Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel Removal:

Remove the steering wheel by using the special tool.

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing so may damage the collapsible mechanism.

Fig. 11 Removing Upper & Lower Column Covers:

COLUMN COVER LOWER / COLUMN COVER UPPER REMOVAL
After the screws have been removed, remove the covers, while making sure not to break the grippers.

Steering Lock Cylinder Removal:

STEERING LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL
1. Insert the ignition key into the steering lock cylinder and place the key in the ACC position.
2. Press the lock pin down with a Phillips head screwdriver (small-size one) to remove the steering lock cylinder.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>A< COLUMN SWITCH AND CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Align the mating marks of the clock spring and, after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock springs to the column switch.

Mating Mark Alignment
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully, and then turn back it approx. 3 4/5 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.

CAUTION: If the clock spring's mating marks are not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not rotate completely during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver.