Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then place ignition lock cylinder in Lock position.
2. Remove steering wheel.
3. On models equipped with tilt steering column, remove upper extension shroud by depressing top and bottom of shroud to release from retaining plate.
4. Remove two screws from bottom of panel located to right of steering column, then pull panel outward to remove.
5. Remove steering column shroud as follows:
a. Remove two screws from bottom of steering column shroud, then swing bottom portion of shroud open and remove two screws attaching shroud to retainer plate.
b. Remove ignition lock cylinder.
c. Remove turn signal lever.
d. Raise left side of shroud to clear turn signal lever receptacle, then pull upward on right side of shroud until embossment clears lock cylinder receptacle.
e. Carefully work shroud past instrument panel and remove.
6. Disconnect electrical connector from ignition switch.
7. Using suitable hammer and chisel, rotate break-off head bolts attaching ignition switch to lock cylinder housing one turn counterclockwise, then, using suitable pliers to grasp bolt head, remove bolts.
8. Disconnect ignition switch from actuator pin and remove.
9. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Place ignition switch in Run position before installing switch.
b. Ensure ignition lock is in Run position when installing.
c. Check ignition switch for proper operation.