What's the best way to remove steering column cover on my 1996 Ford contour. I need to fix my turn signal switch

Will be worth getting the flasher relay checked as well. I think it is fitted to the switch assembly in the steering column. The steering column trim covers on most models are simply screwed into place from underneath. Remove these to reveal the flasher unit. It will be a tight fitting square block which pulls out.

Combination Switch?
You mean turn signal/hi-beam/hazard combination switch?
located on the steering column - is part of that turn signal lever
remove the covers on the upper column and the switch is attached from the side. do not need to remove steering wheel - will however need torx screwdrivers

You should be able to access the switch by removing the top and bottom cover for the steering column. The turn signal/ windshield washer arm can be unscrewed which would allow you to get to the ts switch. There may be a combination of screws hex heads and torx screws.

The turn signal flasher is located on the bottom rear of the turn signal switch, mounted on the steering column. If you remove the shroud from the steering column, you'll be able to see the flasher on the switch. It's a small black plastic box, plugged into a socket on the switch.

The turn signal switch or in Ford terms "multi-function" switch is easy to replace if you are mechanically inclined. Lower the steering column "tilt" adjustment for easier access. Remove the lower panel (below the steering column). Remove the three screws from the plastic column covers that surround the multi-function switch. Turn the key to the run position, then from the bottom side of the column, use a very small pocket screwdriver, allen wrench or similiar tool to push up on the ignition cylinder release pin. The hole is located just below the cylinder. With the pin pushed, pull out on the key and cylinder. Next seperate the two cover halves and you will see the complete multi-function switch. remove the two attaching screws, remove the electrical connectors and replace the switch. Replace all removed components and you're done! You can purchase the switch at most auto parts stores, ford dealers or ebay. Feel free to ask if more information is needed and I appreciate a vote of four thumbs up. Good luck!

Flashers - REPLACEMENT

Turn Signal Flasher
(see Figure 1)



Fig. 1: The turn signal flasher is located on the multi-function switch in the steering column

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
3. Pull the flasher from the back of the multi-function switch.
   

To install:

1. Install a new flasher in the multi-function switch.
2. Install the column shrouds.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

Hazard Warning Flasher

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the knee bolster panel from the underside of the driver's side of the instrument panel.
3. Grasp and pull the flasher from the connector located near the top of the steering column.

To install:

1. Install a new flasher in the connector.
2. Install the knee bolster panel.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

Hope this help (remember comment and rated this).

Remove plastic cover around column, three or four screw's, then remove three small bolt's on wiper switch same switch as turn signal there together, disconnect harness and remove and replace with new switch, there's no service to switch if bad it just get replace.Hope this was very helpful

Multi-function Switch Removal & Installation To Remove:
To Remove:

1. Remove the steering column trim covers.
2. Remove the wire harness from the retainers as needed.
3. Slide the turn signal and multifunction switch connectors out from the bulk head connector.
4. Remove the two mounting screws and remove the multi-function switch from the steering column.

To Install:

1. Install the multi-function switch on the steering column.
   • Tighten the screws to 42 lb in (4.7 Nm).
2. Slide the turn signal and multifunction switch connectors into the bulkhead connector.
3. Install the harness in the original retainers.
4. Install the steering column trim covers.

You may want to try and replace your flasher...not the fuse.




Costs about $11.00

Well, I have a Ford Contour Se 98' V6. The flasher rely IS under the steering wheel column. It's actually connected RIGHT next to your turn signal sitck/switch.