Replacing Horn Switch
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Replacing Horn Switch
Howdy, first time here so I thought I'd give this a shot.
I've got a 2006 Sebring Sedan 4 Door, 2.4 L. Not long after I bought the car, and about 500 miles before the warranty expired, my horn started going off intermittenly. It got to the point that I had to jerk the relay. After replacing the relay and praying (I knew better just from what I was hearing) still had the same problem. So I took it to Chrysler, and they kept it overnight. They couldn't get it to replicate the problem, most likely because no one was there overnight to hear it go off... and told me it was most likely the "clock switch" inside the steering wheel.
Anyway, they said I needed to VIDEOTAPE it happening... I laughed, argueed, and eventually left pissed off.
So, now I come to my question. Can anyone point me in a direction for instructions on removing my Horn Cover/Air Bag cover so I can replace the switch myself? I'm pretty handy with cars, but haven't even BEGUN to ponder how to go about this yet.
Thanks in advance!
I've got a 2006 Sebring Sedan 4 Door, 2.4 L. Not long after I bought the car, and about 500 miles before the warranty expired, my horn started going off intermittenly. It got to the point that I had to jerk the relay. After replacing the relay and praying (I knew better just from what I was hearing) still had the same problem. So I took it to Chrysler, and they kept it overnight. They couldn't get it to replicate the problem, most likely because no one was there overnight to hear it go off... and told me it was most likely the "clock switch" inside the steering wheel.
Anyway, they said I needed to VIDEOTAPE it happening... I laughed, argueed, and eventually left pissed off.
So, now I come to my question. Can anyone point me in a direction for instructions on removing my Horn Cover/Air Bag cover so I can replace the switch myself? I'm pretty handy with cars, but haven't even BEGUN to ponder how to go about this yet.
Thanks in advance!
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REMOVAL
The horn switch is integral to the driver airbag trim cover. If the horn switch is faulty or the driver airbag cover is scratched or distorted, the driver airbag trim cover and horn switch unit must be replaced.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove the driver airbag. Refer to Electrical, Restraints, Driver Airbag, Removal.
4. Disconnect the horn switch ground wire (black) connector from the airbag mounting plate tab.
5. Disconnect the horn switch feed wire (red) connector from the airbag mounting plate tab.
6. Remove the four hex nuts that secure the airbag mounting plate to the airbag.
7. Remove the airbag mounting plate form the airbag.
8. Remove the airbag trim cover from the airbag inflator adaptor by rotating the trim cover mounting flaps off of the mounting studs and disengaging the three tab and slot details.
NOTE: The folded cushion will remain intact by the bag wrap. Do not remove the bag wrap when servicing the airbag trim cover.
REMOVAL
1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
2. Remove speed control switch screws from steering wheel back cover, remove switches and disconnect the wires.
3. Remove two bolts retaining Driver Airbag.
4. Lift airbag and disconnect the two airbag initiators, and horn switch wire connectors.
5. Remove Driver Airbag from vehicle.
WARNING: WHEN REPLACING A DEPLOYED DRIVER AIRBAG, THE CLOCK SPRING MUST ALSO BE REPLACED. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, CLOCK SPRING, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The horn switch is integral to the driver airbag trim cover. If the horn switch is faulty or the driver airbag cover is scratched or distorted, the driver airbag trim cover and horn switch unit must be replaced.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove the driver airbag. Refer to Electrical, Restraints, Driver Airbag, Removal.
4. Disconnect the horn switch ground wire (black) connector from the airbag mounting plate tab.
5. Disconnect the horn switch feed wire (red) connector from the airbag mounting plate tab.
6. Remove the four hex nuts that secure the airbag mounting plate to the airbag.
7. Remove the airbag mounting plate form the airbag.
8. Remove the airbag trim cover from the airbag inflator adaptor by rotating the trim cover mounting flaps off of the mounting studs and disengaging the three tab and slot details.
NOTE: The folded cushion will remain intact by the bag wrap. Do not remove the bag wrap when servicing the airbag trim cover.
REMOVAL
1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
2. Remove speed control switch screws from steering wheel back cover, remove switches and disconnect the wires.
3. Remove two bolts retaining Driver Airbag.
4. Lift airbag and disconnect the two airbag initiators, and horn switch wire connectors.
5. Remove Driver Airbag from vehicle.
WARNING: WHEN REPLACING A DEPLOYED DRIVER AIRBAG, THE CLOCK SPRING MUST ALSO BE REPLACED. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, CLOCK SPRING, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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