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Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1




3. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the ignition switch connector and unlock warning switch connector.
b. Remove the clamp.
c. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.

4. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Install the ignition switch with the 2 screws.
b. Install the clamp.
c. Connect the ignition switch connector and unlock warning switch connector.

5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1
6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
7. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.