Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Lock cylinder removal. Less tilt steering wheel:

MODELS LESS TILT STEERING

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and remove turn signal switch as outlined in this chapter.
2. Remove ignition key lamp assembly attaching screws, then the assembly.
3. Remove snap ring from upper end of steering shaft.
4. Remove bearing housing to lock housing attaching screws, then the bearing housing from the shaft.
5. Remove buzzer switch attaching screws, then the buzzer switch, if equipped.
6. Remove lock lever guide plate attaching screws, then the lock plate.
7. Place lock cylinder in the "Lock" position and remove key. Using a suitable tool, depress spring loaded lock retainer and pull lock cylinder from housing bore.
8. Remove ignition switch attaching screws, then the ignition switch.
9. Reverse procedure to install.

Fig. 2 Lock cylinder removal. W/tilt steering wheel:

MODELS WITH TILT STEERING

Fig. 2 Lock cylinder removal. W/tilt steering wheel:

Ignition Lock, Replace

The ignition switch and lock assembly are separate units and must be replaced individually.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable and remove turn signal switch as outlined in this chapter.
2. Place lock cylinder in the "Lock" position and remove key. Insert suitable tool into slot next to switch mounting screw boss.
3. Depress spring latch at bottom of slot, then remove lock.
4. To install ignition lock, place lock cylinder in the "Lock" position and remove key. Install lock cylinder assembly into housing, then press inward and move switch actuator rod up and down to align parts. When parts align, the lock cylinder will move inward and a spring loaded retainer will snap into place, locking cylinder into housing.



Ignition Switch, Replace

The ignition switch is located on the top of the steering column under the instrument panel. To replace it, the steering column should be lowered as follows:
1. Disconnect shift indicator link.
2. Remove nuts securing bracket to dash panel and carefully lower column.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from switch. Ensure switch is in "Accessory" position.
4. Remove switch attaching screws, then the switch.
5. To install ignition switch, place switch slider and lock in the "Accessory" position.
6. Fit actuator rod into switch and assemble to column.
7. Complete assembly in reverse of removal procedure.