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Ignition Switch: Service and Repair




Ignition Switch









Removal and Installation

1. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

2. NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing inward on the sides and lifting upwards.

Remove the upper steering column shroud.

3. Release the tilt lever, remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and the shroud.

4. NOTE: The top of the steering column opening cover is held in by tabs that clip into the instrument panel.

Remove the 2 steering column opening cover screws.

- Detach the steering column opening cover by pulling straight outward.

5. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and hose from the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
- Remove the steering column opening cover.

6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

7. Press the 2 locking tabs and remove the ignition switch.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

9. Repower the SRS.