B. Inspect Ignition Switch and Wiring

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).

NOTE:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic memory (clock, radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.





2. Remove the five (5) screws that secure the knee blocker to the lower instrument panel and then remove the knee blocker (Figure 3).

3. Remove the steering column tilt lever by turning it counter-clockwise.





4. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers (Figure 4).

5 Remove the lower steering column shroud (Figure 4).





6. Disconnect the 7-way ignition switch electrical connector (Figure 5).

7. Inspect the 7-way ignition switch connector for heat damage near the 4th and 5th terminals (BLACK with ORANGE tracer and PINK with BLACK tracer wires) (Figure 5).

^ Look for brown or black discoloration of the wire insulation or melting of the wire insulation near the connector.

^ Check the wiring terminals for discoloration.

^ Inspect the connector for indications of melting or deformation.





8. Inspect the ignition switch assembly for heat damage near the 4th and 5th terminals (Figure 6).

^ Check the ignition switch terminals for discoloration.

^ Inspect the ignition switch connector and body for indications of melting or deformation.

9. If the wiring connector and switch assembly are NOT damaged, continue with Section "E Install Blower Motor Relay and Overlay Harness."

^ If the 7-way switch wiring connector has indications of heat damage, the ignition switch wiring harness pigtail must be replaced. Continue with Section "C - Replace Ignition Switch Wiring Pigtail."

^ If the ignition switch assembly has indications of heat damage, the ignition switch assembly and the wiring harness pigtail must be replaced. Continue with Section "C - Replace Ignition Switch Wiring Pigtail."