D. Replace Ignition Switch Assembly

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





1. Remove the ignition switch mounting screws (Figure 8). Use a tamper-proof torx bit (Snap-on PN TTXR2OA2 or equivalent) to remove the screws.

2. Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.

3. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn the key to the LOCK position.





4 Depress the key cylinder retaining pin or, if equipped, use the tamper-proof torx bit to remove the key cylinder retaining screw and bracket (Figure 9).

5. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The key cylinder will then unseat from the ignition switch. When the key cylinder is unseated, it will be approximately 1/8" away from the ignition switch halo light ring. Do NOT attempt to remove the key cylinder at this time.

6. With the key cylinder unseated, turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and then remove the key.





7. Remove the key cylinder from the ignition switch (Figure 10).





8. Place the new ignition switch in the LOCK position. The switch is in the LOCK position when the column lock flag is parallel to the ignition switch terminals (Figure 11).

9. With the key cylinder in the LOCK position, insert the key cylinder into the new ignition switch until it bottoms.

10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder. While gently pushing the key cylinder in toward the ignition switch, rotate the ignition key clockwise to the end of travel (START position) and then back to the LOCK position.

11. If equipped, install the key cylinder retaining bracket and screw (Figure 9). Tighten the screw to 26 in-lbs (3 Nm).

12. Apply a light coating of grease to the ignition switch column lock flag and the park lock dowel pin (Figure 11).





13. Make sure that the transmission gear shift selector is in the PARK position. The park lock dowel pin must be properly indexed before installing the ignition switch (Figure 12).

14. Place the ignition switch against the lock housing opening on the steering column. Ensure that the ignition switch park lock dowel pin enters the slot in the park lock slider linkage in the steering column.

15. Install the ignition switch screws (Figure 8). Tighten the screws to 26 in-lbs (3 Nm).

16. Connect the key-in/halo light electrical connector to the new ignition switch (Figure 7).

NOTE:
DO NOT connect the 7-way ignition switch connector.