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Starting Switch Replacement




Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Turn ignition key to position 0 and remove.





3. Remove air duct (A). The air duct is plugged in.
4. Pull connecting plug off ignition switch.








5. Remove screw locking paint in the threaded bores of the two fastening screws (short arrows). Slightly loosen both fastening screws (short arrows) using special tool 9631 (Figure 483-97) and pull the ignition switch out of the housing (motion arrow).

Installation
1. Move ignition switch to position 0 (same position as lock barrel).
2. Insert ignition switch into the housing. Tighten fastening screws using special tool 9263 and subsequently secure with screw locking paint.
3. Push plug onto ignition switch and fit air duct.
4. Connect battery ground cable. Perform function test.



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