Ignition Switch - Removal

REMOVAL






WARNING: Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable before beginning steering wheel removal or installation. Allow the front airbag system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing the steering wheel or any front airbag system component. This will disable the front airbag system. Failure to disconnect the battery could result in accidental front airbag module deployment and possible personal injury.Do not place a non-deployed airbag face down on a hard surface as the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed, and could result in serious or fatal injury.

1. Remove air cleaner fresh air duct (2) and disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery, Battery - Removal.





2. Remove upper (1) and lower (2) steering column shrouds,Steering Column Shroud - Removal.





3. Position steering column to the full down position.
4. Position ignition key to the RUN position.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
6. Remove the ignition module mounting screw (1).






CAUTION: Extreme care must be taken when removing the ignition switch. The detent pin (3) located in the ignition cylinder housing is very delicate. Excessive force used when removing the ignition switch can cause this part to break. The ignition cylinder housing will need to be replace if this occurs.

7. Gently pull ignition module (1) straight out and off the retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing.





8. Pay close attention not to damage the detent pin in the lock cylinder housing when removing the ignition switch. Gently rotate the ignition switch counter - clockwise until the part of the ignition switch where the electrical connector (1) plugs in clears the tilt lever (2) as shown. Remove the ignition switch from the lock cylinder housing.