Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Ignition Switch-Viewed From Below Column:

The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder. For ignition switch terminal and circuit identification.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal on driver's side strut tower.

Instrument Panel Top Cover:

2. Remove fuse panel cover from left end of instrument panel. Remove screw holding end of instrument panel top cover.

Center Bezel:

3. Pull center bezel off.

Instrument Panel Top Cover- Center:

4. Remove screws holding instrument panel top cover to center of instrument panel.

Knee Bolster Attaching Points:

5. Pull instrument panel top cover up enough to gain access to knee bolster screws.
6. Remove lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.

Lower Steering Column Shroud Screw Locations:

7. Remove screws from lower steering column shroud.

Remove Lower Shroud From Ignition Cylinder:

8. Pull lower shroud to clear ignition cylinder and key release, if equipped.

Lower Shroud Removal:

9. Hold tilt wheel lever down and slide lower shroud forward to remove it from column.
10. Tilt wheel to full down position and remove upper steering column shroud.

Multi-Function Switch Removal/Installation:

11. Remove screws holding multi-function switch to lock housing.

Lock Cylinder Removal:

12. Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress lock cylinder retaining tab and remove key cylinder.

Ignition Switch:

Ignition Switch Connectors:

13. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition switch.

14. Remove ignition switch mounting screw with a # 10 Torx tamper proof bit.
15. Depress retaining tabs and pull ignition switch from steering column.

INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the actuator shaft in the lock housing is in the RUN position.

Ignition Switch Installation:

2. Carefully install the ignition switch. The switch will snap over the retaining tabs. Install mounting screw.
3. Install electrical connectors to ignition switch.
4. Install upper and lower shrouds.
5. Install key cylinder (cylinder retaining tab will depress only in the RUN position).
6. Connect negative cable to battery
7. Check for proper operation of ignition switch and key-in warning switch.