Yes, and the air bag must be removed as well. Unless you've been trained to handle air bag circuitry, don't do it. It's dangerous and even the smallest mistake can be costly. ==Answer #2== Mr. Dog says: True enough, even if a bit dramatic. With a good manual and some speciality tools (usually available for rent from quality auto parts stores) you should be able to do it. I did the same job on my 1996 Jimmy. It took a couple of hours, and included some frustrating moments, but wasn't technically all that difficult. But be aware of the risks! Like the first answer dude said, if you mess up with the airbag, you could be severely injured and it will cost you hudreds of dollars in repairs. Get a good manual (I use Haynes #24071, which covers your model) and read the proceedure over and over and over. Also, if you haven't done much work on cars in the past, maybe try a few other projects first to get your sea legs. While your project isn't hard, it has it's own set of risks. Good luck, and drive hard!
Remove steering wheel and signal switch
you must remove the steering wheel and turn signal from column. then you can acces the screw to remove the switch.
Remove the airbag and steering wheel, remove the torx screws from the steering housing and remove the housing, remove the screws from the signal and wiper switch, and remove the screws above the ignition switch and remove the switch. Replace the switch and replace everything in reverse.Ê
What car
yes you do, its hard to get to but you should be ale to get to it from there
The turn signal/wiper switch is most likely bad and will need replacment. how do you change the switch is it necessary to remove steering wheel?
You need to remove the steering wheel. The switch is located below the steering wheel.
Disconnect the battery. Remove the plastic trim around the steering column. Remove the screws that hold the turn signal switch to the column. Disconnect the switch from the wiring and remove it.
do I remove steering wheel to change out ignition
You have to remove the steering wheel to get to it.
You have to take apart the steering column, remove the steering wheel, remove the ignition switch, and it's a pain in the butt.
In most cases you will need to replace the turn signal switch on the steering wheel for your 1983 Chevy Caprice Classic rather than fixing it. To replace it, remove the horn pad and then use a steering wheel puller and compressor to remove the steering column. You will then remove the signal along with the wiring harness and bus fuses. Replace the signal and wiring and then replace the steering column itself.