Ignition Switch - Dash Mounted

IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the radio.
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster.
4. Remove the bolts from the ignition switch.




5. Reposition the ignition switch to the cluster opening for access.
6. Remove the bolts which secure the ignition switch to the bracket.




7. Remove the bracket.




8. Insert the key and turn the lock cylinder to the ON position.




9. If the lock cylinder does not rotate or is seized, perform the following procedure:
9.1. Protect the immediate work area with suitable material, such as clean shop towels or a clean fender cover.
9.2. Locate the surface for the release button (2) on the plastic ignition switch housing, and center punch a location (1) on the rib 9.5 mm (3/8 in) rearward, toward the key entry end, from the cylinder release button.
9.3. Use an 1/8-inch drill bit and carefully drill a pilot hole through the plastic housing.
9.4. Use a 9/32-inch drill bit and carefully drill a larger hole at the pilot location, slightly into the lock cylinder surface, to break the release button retaining spring.
9.5. Remove portions of the broken spring from the hole using a small suitable tool.
9.6. Grasp the lock cylinder and remove the cylinder from the switch housing.
9.7. Remove any plastic flashing from the drilling operation, and using compressed air, blow out the ignition switch assembly.
9.8. Follow the service procedures when cylinder coding is required. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding.




10. Depress the transaxle park/lock cable retainer to release the cable. Pull the park/lock cable away from the ignition switch.
11. Remove the lock cylinder from the ignition switch, by depressing the retaining tab and pulling the cylinder out with the key.

IMPORTANT: Remove the lock cylinder before you remove the pass lock electrical connector.




12. Disconnect the pass lock electrical connector from the ignition switch.




13. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the ignition switch.




14. Remove the ignition switch through the I/P cluster opening.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the ignition switch into position through the I/P cluster opening.
2. Connect the electrical connectors to the ignition switch.




3. Connect the pass lock electrical connector to the ignition switch.




4. Connect the park/lock cable to the ignition switch.




5. Position the bracket to the ignition switch.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




6. Install the bolts to the ignition switch bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).




7. Insert the key and turn the lock cylinder to the ON position.
8. Align and press the lock cylinder into place.
9. If the lock cylinder does not rotate or is seized, perform the following procedure:
9.1. Install the new lock cylinder as required by rotating both the cylinder and the ignition switch to the ON position.
9.2. Push the lock cylinder into the ignition switch housing until the cylinder is fully seated.
9.3. Slightly depress the release button as the cylinder passes by the 9/32-inch hole previously drilled in the ignition switch housing.
10. Remove the key from the lock cylinder.




11. Position the ignition switch to the switch opening.
12. Install the bolts to the ignition switch.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

13. Install the I/P cluster.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.

Important: You must perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure after replacement of the ignition switch Lock Cylinder. Refer to Password Learn Procedures in Body Control System. Service and Repair