Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Lock Cylinder and Associated Parts:

Lock Cylinder and Associated Parts
Removal

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
3. Disconnect the battery terminal cable, and wait at least 5 minutes.
4. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.

Caution: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the "LOCK" position before disconnecting the steering wheeL Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.

5. Remove the engine hood opening lever and steering lower cover.
6. Remove driver knee bolster (reinforcement).





7. Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind the steering wheel assembly using a TORX� driver or equivalent until the inflator module can be released from steering assembly.





8. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located behind the inflator module.





9. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original position.
10. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position, then use steering wheel remover J-29752 to remove the steering wheel.





Caution: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheeL The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit





Warning: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE TRIM COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

11. Remove steering column cover.
12. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located under the steering column.





13. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS coil.
14. Remove snap ring.
15. Remove cushion rubber.
16. Remove shift lock cable. (for A/T)
17. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector located under the steering column then remove lock cylinder assembly.


Installation

1. Install lock cylinder assembly.
2. Install shift lock cable. (for A/T)
3. Install cushion rubber.
4. Install snap ring.
5. Install Combination switch and SRS coil assembly. After installation of combination switch assembly, connect the combination switch wiring harness connector and the SRS 2-way connector located under the steering column.
6. Turn the SRS coil counter clockwise to full, return about 3 turns and align the neutral mark.





Caution: When turning the SRS coil counter clockwise to full, stop turning if resistance is felL Forced further turning may damage the cable in the SRS coiL





7. When installing the steering column cover, be sure to wire (through each harness) as illustrated so that the harnesses starter switch, combination switch and SRS coil may not catch wiring.
8. Install steering wheel by aligning the setting marks made during removal.

Caution: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheeL The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing uniL

9. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified torque.

Torque: 34 Nm (25 lb ft)

10. Support inflator module and carefully connect the SRS connector and horn lead, then install inflator module.

Note: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from being pinched.

11. Tighten fixing bolts to specified torque.

Torque: 9 Nm (78 lb in)

12. Install driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
13. Install instrument panel lower cover, then install the engine hood opening lever.
14. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.
15. Connect the battery terminal cable.