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Old 02-29-2012, 08:24 PM
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Is there anyone out there that did this? If so is there a write up?
Old 02-29-2012, 10:49 PM
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it'* fairly easy there are 2 T-25 screws on the lower shroud of the colum to get it off then one or two from underneath the upper shroud to get it off then 3 on the switch itself. follow the wires down to unplug and reverse to install
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Does the dash have to come off or is it just the steering column?
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just the steering column shroud
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Ok I take it those screws are just a star pattern?
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yup they are size T-25
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Ok thanks this sounds like a relative easy fix. Those usually never turn out that way though lol .
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Originally Posted by sawgunner
yup they are size T-25
Heres a dumb question how do i know what size I have?
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if you have the small set of torx bits from autozone they have the sizes engraved on the side of the bit that goes into your 1/4" nut driver
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Originally Posted by sawgunner
if you have the small set of torx bits from autozone they have the sizes engraved on the side of the bit that goes into your 1/4" nut driver
Yea got the package today, I have the bits. I never looked on the engravings on the side. It looks like a pretty simple job maybe an hour. Is it as simple ask taking the screws off and then just unplugging everything and then plugging it back in? What if and trouble did you run into? Does the Piece that is just below the column were you knees (if you tall) would hit have to come off as well? Sorry for all the questions just trying to get an idea before I rip it all appart. Is there a need to unplug the battery when doing this? Thanks again for all you help.

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