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Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch:





Removal and Installation
1. Depower the supplemental restraints system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

2. NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing inward on the sides and lifting upwards.

Remove the upper steering column shroud.
3. Release the tilt lever, remove the 3 screws and then remove the lower steering column shroud.

4. NOTE: The top of the instrument panel steering column cover is held in by tabs that clip into the instrument panel.

Remove the 2 instrument panel steering column cover screws.
^ Detach the instrument panel steering column cover by pulling straight outward.





5. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and hose from the temperature sensor.
^ Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.





6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
7. Press the 2 locking tabs and remove the ignition switch.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Repower the supplemental restraints system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.