C. Replace Ignition Switch Wiring Pigtail

IMPORTANT:
Only those vehicles that had wiring and/or ignition switch damage as determined by the inspection in Section "B" require ignition switch wiring pigtail replacement. Very few vehicles are expected to require this repair.





1. Disconnect the ignition switch key-in/halo light electrical connector (Figure 7).

2. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector from the clockspring (Figure 7).

3. Disconnect the multi-function switch electrical connector (Figure 7).

4. Remove the plastic steering column wiring trough from the steering column. The trough is attached to the column with three push clips.

5. Remove the ignition switch wires from the wiring trough. Remove any tape from the ignition switch wires.

6. Stagger cut all of the ignition switch wires (7) on the vehicle harness side about 1/2" apart. Make sure that all wires are cut so that the wire splices will be located inside the wiring trough and towards the bottom of the steering column.

NOTE:
Splices that are located towards the top of the steering column are more susceptible to damage.

7. Strip about 1" of wire insulation from each wire on the vehicle wire harness.

8. Stagger cut the matching wires on the supplied ignition switch pigtail to match up with the harness side. Allow sufficient length for the soldered connections. Make sure that the overall length of the wiring is the same as the original harness.

NOTE:
Be sure to cut the supplied ignition switch pigtail wires so that they match the wire color of the vehicle wire harness. On some vehicles, the YELLOW harness wire matches with the BLUE/YELLOW* vehicle wire and the BLACK harness wire matches with the GRAY/BLACK* vehicle wire.

9. Strip about 1" of wire insulation from each wire on the ignition switch pigtail.

10. Slide a piece of heat shrink tubing onto each wire of the new pigtail.

11. Connect the supplied switch pigtail harness to the vehicle harness by twisting all wire ends together. Be sure to match all wire colors.

12. Solder the twisted wire ends using rosin core solder.

CAUTION:
Wire splices must be soldered. Do NOT use solderless connectors.

13. Center the pieces of heat shrink tubing over each of the splices. Heat the tubing with a heat source until sealant comes out each end of the tubing.

14. Connect the multi-function switch electrical connector (Figure 7).

15. Connect the clockspring electrical connector (Figure 7).

16. ^ If the ignition switch was damaged and must be replaced, as determined by the inspection in Section "B," continue with Section "D -- Replace Ignition Switch Assembly."

^ If the ignition switch was NOT damaged, as determined by the inspection in Section "B," continue with Section "E - Install Blower Motor Relay and Overlay Harness."