I need to change the turn signal switch in my 1999 Chev Lumina. I have the steering wheel puller, but I have read that I need a tool for something after I take the wheel off. Is there any way to do it without renting special tools?

Well two major tools you will need,a steering wheel puller ,and a lock plate remover.Remove the horn button(carefully disconnect the horn button wire) pad,screws on back side of steering wheel,then remove large nut holding steering wheel(but first mark steering wheel to be sure you are able to line it back up properly),then use the steering wheel puller,after steering wheel is removed install lock plate remover and compress lock plate down ,and remove C clip pull upwards out of groove,remove puller and C clip and remove horn rotor and lock plate,and you are at the turn signal switch three screws hold the part,remove emergency switch with phillups screw driver and the turn signal lever. remove bezel under dash (where ur knees would be,and disconnect the long flat plug and remove it from its holder and remove turn signal switch.

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It is held in with a bolt. You need to remove the steering wheel, lock plate, and turn signal switch to gain access. You will need special puller for the steering wheel and a special tool for removing the lock plate.

This requires special tools, you may want to consider using a shop for this job. You need a steering wheel puller and anti thief device remover.

You need the proper tool. A steering wheel puller will remove it with ease. It has a center shaft to push on the column and bolts to the wheel itself. When you turn the center shaft it pulls the wheel right off. Try to remove a steering wheel without a puller can damage the column.

This is a common problem. If your 3rd brake lite works, then the problem is the turn signal switch. This componet is in the steering column. THere are a couple of variations depending on whether or not you have radio controls on the steering wheel. Either way, its a pretty detailed job requiring a pretty high level of experience and tools available. You will have to pull the steering wheel and airbag make the repair and put it all back together. If the 3rd brake lite doesn't work either, then it could be a whole different senerio.

You may look or feel the back side of the steering wheel, looking for 2 screws that hold the airbag to the wheel, these will be internal torq type screws (star) you may have to rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees to access the screws. You should first disable the airbag, by removing the airbag fuse, and or by disconnecting a yellow connector located near the base of the steering column. under the knee bolster.(panel below column). Once the retaining screws are removed, lift bag and disconnect the 2 connector to the airbag, the ground for the horn, and the horn contact wire, which requires you to push down and twist counter clockwise, damage to the horn contact ring will occur if you try and just pull connector from the ring. Now you can remove the steering wheel, may require a puller, and the you will have access to the turn signal switch.

ah go to oriely and rent a wheel puller pullsteering wheel and small snap ring follow inst in puller case tou will square cover and switch will bolt on with a couple screws let me know if you get stuck tell fixya bouy me ok

You have to have special tools to do this job. A steering wheel puller, a tool to press the steering wheel lock plate which has a snapring on it. It has to be pressed to get the snapring off. after you get that off, you can see the complete turn signal switch.

Detach the negative battery terminal and disable the airbag system if you have it. Remove the steering wheel. To do that remove the clip and the large nut and then use a steering wheel puller. (You will need to buy or rent a steering wheel puller They can be found at most auto parts stores) Remove the turn signal switch assembly. Place the lock cylinder in the run position. Remove the turn signal switch housing screws. If you have tilt steering column you will need to remove the pivit pins on the sides of the tilt housing. (you will need a pivit pin puller which can be found at an auto parts store). Pull the buzzer switch out (make sure you note how this is correctly replaced. If done wrong the buzzer will stay on....it is a little plastic piece with two wires). Turn the lock cylinder to Accessory. Remove the lock cylinder screw which is by the buzzer switch you just removed. Remove the lock cylinder.