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Ignition Switch: Service and Repair




Ignition Switch









Removal and Installation

1. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

2. Remove the steering column opening cover and the instrument panel LH knee bolster. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel - Exploded View in Instrument Panel and Console Instrument Panel - Exploded View.

3. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

4. Remove the 2 ignition switch screws and the ignition switch.
- To install, align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column and tighten the screws to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.