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Ignition Switch (D)







Ignition Switch (D)


Risk of airbag deployment!

The airbag could deploy if the airbag unit is handled incorrectly.

Read all the Safety Precautions before working on the airbag.


Always follow the instructions regarding disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Removing

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting ] Battery, Disconnecting.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

- Disconnect the connector - 2 - from the Ignition Switch - 1 -.






- Unlock the ignition switch with a small screwdriver - arrows -.

- Remove the ignition switch - 1 - from the steering lock housing.

Installing

- Install the ignition switch in the steering lock housing until it audibly latches.

- Insert ignition key into lock cylinder and turn into position Drive.

Lock Cylinder Key Positions





1. Off

2. Run

3. Start


- Connect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Connecting ] Battery, Connecting.

Further installation is done in reverse order of removal.

Check the Ignition Switch, refer to => [ Ignition Switch, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.