Removal

REMOVAL

The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder (Figure 1). For ignition switch terminal and circuit identification, refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.





Figure 1 Ignition Switch-Viewed From Below Column






1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove steering column cover retaining screws (Figure 2).




Figure 2 Steering Column Cover






3. Remove parking brake release cable from handle (Figure 3).




Figure 3 Parking Brake Release Cable






4. Remove screws holding steering column shrouds (Figure 4)and remove lower shroud.




Figure 4 Steering Column Shroud Screws






5. Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress lock cylinder retaining tab and remove key cylinder (Figure 5).




Figure 5 Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab






6. Remove ignition switch mounting screw (Figure 6) with a #10 Torx(R) tamper proof bit.




Figure 6 Ignition Switch Mounting Screw






7. Depress retaining tab (Figure 2) or (Figure 7) and gently pry ignition switch from steering column (Figure 8).




Figure 7 Ignition Switch Retaining Tab










Figure 8 Removing Ignition Switch






8. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition switch and remove switch (Figure 9).




Figure 9 Ignition Switch Connectors