Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: The backup power supply must be disconnected before any AIR BAG (SRS) component is serviced. Failure to do so may result in personal INJURY.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel to remove the ignition switch.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait one minute for the backup power supply energy to be depleted.





2. Remove the four lower steering column shroud screws.
3. Separate the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
4. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder illumination miniature bulb from the lower steering column shroud.
5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.





6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
7. Remove the ignition switch screw.
8. Remove the ignition switch.

INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: Check for proper ignition switch operation.