Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Switch, Ignition: Removal: Removal
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable before beginning steering wheel removal or installation. Allow the front airbag system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing the steering wheel or any front airbag system component. This will disable the front airbag system. Failure to disconnect the battery could result in accidental front airbag module deployment and possible personal injury.
Do not place a non-deployed airbag face down on a hard surface as the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed, and could result in serious or fatal injury.
- Remove air cleaner fresh air duct (2) and disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVAL .
- Remove upper (1) and lower (2) steering column shrouds. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, UPPER, REMOVAL and SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, LOWER, REMOVAL .
- Position steering column to the full down position.
- Position ignition key to the RUN position.
- Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
- Remove the ignition module mounting screw (1).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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