Page 1 of 5 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Eng Base 1Search Print Date: MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD SWITCH REMOVAL WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. 1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. 2. Remove the steering column opening cover. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER ). 3. Remove the tilt steering column knob. 4. Remove the outboard screws that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud. 5. Release the snap features that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud. 6. Remove the upper shroud from the lower shroud. 7. Remove the center screw that secures the lower shroud to the steering column lock housing. 8. Remove the lower shroud from the steering column. 9. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector. 10. Remove the screws that secure the multi-function switch to the multi-function switch mounting housing (Fig 1 ).

Page 2 of 5 Fig 1: Locating Multi-Function Switch Screws 11. Remove the multi-function switch. DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING-MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH Refer to the appropriate wiring information. WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR

Page 3 of 5 SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. 1. Remove the multi-function switch from the mounting housing on the steering column. (Refer to REMOVAL ). 2. Using an ohmmeter, perform the continuity and resistance tests at the terminals in the multifunction switch connector as shown in the Multi-Function Switch Tests chart (Fig 2 and Fig 3 ). Fig 2: Identifying Multi-Function Switch

Page 4 of 5 Fig 3: Multi-Function Switch Tests Chart 3. If the multi-function switch fails any of the continuity or resistance tests, replace the faulty switch unit as required. INSTALLATION 1. Position the multi-function switch onto the multi-function switch mounting housing (Fig 1 ). 2. Install and tighten the screws that secure the multi-function switch to the multi-function switch mounting housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.). 3. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector. 4. Position the lower shroud onto the steering column. 5. Install and tighten the center screw that secures the lower shroud to the steering column lock housing. Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.). 6. Position the upper shroud onto the steering column. 7. Align the snap features on the upper shroud and apply hand pressure to snap them together.

Page 5 of 5 8. Install and tighten the screws that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.). 9. Install tilt steering column knob. 10. Install the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER ). 11. Reconnect the battery negative cable.