Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Fig. 12 Ignition Switch Installation:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then place ignition lock in OFF-LOCK position.
2. Remove instrument panel lower shroud.
3. Remove steering column to instrument panel retaining bolts, then lower steering column as necessary.
4. Disconnect control rod and electrical connector from switch, then remove switch attaching screws and the switch.
5. Position switch slider to the ACCESSORY position as shown. Place ignition key in ACCESSORY position, then insert control rod into switch and install attaching screws. On standard column vehicles, the accessory position is to the extreme left, with the left side of the ignition switch facing toward the steering wheel. On tilt column vehicles, the accessory position is to the extreme right, with the right side of the switch facing downward from the steering wheel.
6. Move switch downward to remove excess control rod lash, then torque attaching screws to 35 inch lbs.
7. Reconnect switch electrical connector.