2026-11-03

Switch - Steering Wheel - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 17300702 0.30 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2026-11-03: Updated the specification of the bolts (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel.

Remove

  1. Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  2. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness from the connector.
  3. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH steering wheel switch connector.
  4. Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH steering wheel switch connector.
  5. Release the clips that attach the horn assembly, and then move the horn assembly to the side.
  6. Disconnect the electrical harness from the lower connector, and then remove the electrical harness from the steering wheel.
  7. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel, and then remove the surround.
    Note
    Depending on the vehicle batch, some vehicles are equipped with T25 bolts while others are equipped with PH1 bolts.
    Note
    Pry the lower portion of the bright surround assembly away from the steering wheel, and then work your way around. Do not remove it now. Wait until the steering wheel is removed.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 bit
    • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
  8. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the LH steering wheel switch to the bright surround, and then remove the switch from the surround.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 bit

Install

  1. Install the LH steering wheel switch into the bright surround, and then install the screws (x3) that attach the switch to the surround.
    0.9 Nm (8 lbs-in)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 bit
  2. Install the bright surround into the steering wheel, and then install the screws (x4) that attach the surround to the steering wheel.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    Note
    Depending on the vehicle batch, some vehicles are equipped with T25 bolts while others are equipped with PH1 bolts.
    Note
    Torque the T25 bolts to 2.5 Nm; torque the PH1 bolts to 1.8 Nm.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 bit
    • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
  3. Install the electrical harness into the steering wheel, and then connect the electrical harness to the lower connector.
  4. Move the horn assembly to the center, and then fasten the clips that attach the horn assembly.
  5. Connect the electrical harness to the RH steering wheel switch connector.
  6. Connect the electrical harness to the LH steering wheel switch connector.
  7. Connect the steering wheel electrical harness to the connector.
  8. Install the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).