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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1999 🢒 Eighty Eight 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 343961 Size: SH
  1. Feed the connector through the column.
  2. Install the turn signal switch assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly.

    3. Object Number: 343812 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install 3 pan head 6-lobed socket tapping screws (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Lubricate the signal switch arm assembly (4) with synthetic grease.
  5. Install the signal switch arm assembly (4).
  6. Install the flat head tapping screw (3).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (20 lb in).

  7. Install the round washer head screw (2).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 4 N·m (31 lb in).


    Object Number: 343824 Size: SH
  8. Install the turn signal switch assembly connector to the bulk head connector.
  9. Install the upper tilt head components. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Upper Bearing Inner Race - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  10. Install the turn signal switch lever.
  11. Screw the tilt lever into the steering column.
  12. Install the hazard knob.