### Ignition Switch and Cylinder

#### REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Ignition switch

The steering lock/ignition switch/warning buzzer switch assembly is attached to the steering column by special bolts whose heads shear off upon installation. The bolts must be drilled out to remove the assembly or removed with an appropriate tool. The bolts may also be removed with a hammer and chisel by notching the bolts and tapping them counterclockwise with the hammer and chisel.

NOTE: The ignition switch or warning switch can be replaced without removing the steering lock assembly. The ignition switch is on the back of the assembly and the warning switch on the side.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and insulate the terminal end.

   CAUTION
   The air bag system must be disarmed before removing the steering wheel. Failure to do so may cause accidental deployment, property damage or personal injury.

2. Disarm the air bag (SRS) system.
3. Remove the steering wheel and the steering column upper and lower covers.
4. Remove the spiral cable assembly.
5. Remove the combination switch from the steering column.
6. Remove steering column support nuts and lower the steering column.
7. Disconnect the ignition switch wiring.
8. Remove the bolts that secure the steering lock and remove steering lock assembly.

   To install:

9. Install the steering lock assembly and secure with new shear type bolts.
10. Connect the ignition switch wiring harness.
11. Raise the steering column and secure with mounting nuts. Tighten the mounting nuts to 11–14 ft. lbs. (15–19 Nm).
12. Install the spiral cable assembly.
13. Install the combination switch, steering column covers, and the steering wheel.
14. Connect the negative battery cable and enable the air bag system.