Introduction

4th generation Jimnys sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is ajar. This warning tone can become annoying when working on the vehicle, but can be silenced by disconnecting one plug in the steering column.

Tools needed

• #2 Philips screwdriver
• electrical insulation tape

Procedure

To remove the steering column trim:

• Underneath the steering column, locate the single retaining screw (in the deeply recessed hole adjacent to the steering wheel heigh adjustment lever).
• Remove this screw using a #2 Philips screwdriver.

• Release the steering while height adjustment lever (this provides clearance to remove the lower half of the steering column trim.
• The steering column trim lower is secured to the upper with plastic clips on each side.
• To release, push the lower half of the trim inwards and pull downwards.
• The photo below shows the exposed clips.

• Having released the clips on each side, remove the lower half of the trim, carefully pulling over the ignition key barrel and steering wheel adjustment lever.

• Disconnect the two pin plug shown above from the indicated socket by depressing the catch on the far side of the plug and pulling towards the engine bay.
• Cover the end of the plug in electrical insulation tape to prevent any possible short circuit and tape the plug to a suitable location to prevent it rattling.
• Replace the steering column trim by reversing the steps above.