Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Ignition and Start Switch Replacement

Tools Required

- J-42759 Ignition Switch Connector Release Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.
3. Remove the hush and knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Disconnect the passlock and key buzzer from the lock cylinder housing.






6. Insert J-42759 into the lock cylinder housing to release the tabs on the ignition switch.
7. Pull the ignition switch out of the lock cylinder housing.
8. Disconnect the connector from the ignition switch.

Installation Procedure






Important: The gears between the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing must be in the correct position. Failure to do so will cause a misalignment of the gears in the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing, which may result in a NO START or BATTERY DRAIN.

1. Verify the alignment of the gear (1) in the ignition switch (2). If gear (1) is not in position shown, turn gear in ignition switch (2) until you reach the correct position.
2. Connect the connector to the ignition switch.






3. Insert the ignition switch into the lock cylinder housing. The tabs (2) on the ignition switch MUST be seated inside the lock cylinder housing (1) for proper installation.
4. Connect the passlock and key buzzer into the lock housing.
5. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Install the hush and knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.