Ignition Switch: Removal

The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder. For ignition switch terminal and circuit identification, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the Knee Blocker Airbag, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/KNEE BLOCKER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) .
3. Remove the Instrument Panel Center Bezel, (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL)
4. Remove the 2 switch mounting nuts. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: SWITCH IN DASH

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5. Loosen the rear mounting nut. See Fig 2.
   Fig 2: IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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   1 - Switch Assembly

   2 - Rear Mounting Nut

   3 - Interlock Cable

6. Slide the assembly rearward.
   Fig 3: SKREEM MODULE

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   1 - SKREEM Module

   2 - Ignition Switch

7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition Switch and SKREEM Module. See Fig 3.
8. Remove the interlock cable by depressing the locking tab and pulling straight out. See Fig 4.
   Fig 4: INTERLOCK CABLE

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   1 - Retaining Tab for Cable

9. Interlocking cable removed. See Fig 5.
   Fig 5: INTERLOCK CABLE

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10. Remove ignition switch mounting screw. See Fig 6.
11. Squeeze the 2 locking tabs to remove ignition switch from the lockhousing. See Fig 6.

Fig 6: IGNITION KEY HOUSING AND SWITCH

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