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Ignition Switch: Service and Repair






REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Remove the parking brake release handle.
(1) Remove the screws.
(2) Remove the parking brake release handle.





3. Remove the hood latch release handle.
(1) Remove the screws.
(2) Remove the hood latch release handle.





4. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
(1) Remove the screws.
(2) Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.





5. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
(1) Remove the six screws.
(2) Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.





6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.





7. Remove the ignition switch.
(1) Remove the screws.
(2) Remove the ignition switch.

NOTE: Ignition switch should be in the OFF positions.




















INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

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