Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Fig 60 Ignition Switch -- Viewed From Below Column:

The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from auxillary jumper terminal on driver's side strut tower.

Fig 61 Instrument Panel Top Cover -- Left End:

2. Remove fuse panel cover from left end of instrument panel. Remove screw holding end of instrument panel top cover.

Fig 62 Center Bezel:

3. Pull center bezel off.

Fig 63 Instrument Panel Top Cover -- Center:

4. Remove screws holding instrument panel top cover to center of instrument panel.

Fig 64 Knee Bolster Attaching Points:

5. Pull instrument panel top cover up enough to gain access to knee bolster screws.
6. Remove lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.

Fig 65 Lower Steering Column Shroud Screw Locations:

7. Remove screws from lower steering column shroud.

Fig 66 Remove Lower Shroud From Ignition Cylinder:

8. Pull lower shroud to clear ignition cylinder and key release, if equipped.

Fig 67 Lower Shroud Removal:

9. Hold tilt wheel lever down and slide lower shroud forward to remove it from column.
10. Tilt wheel to full down position and remove upper steering column shroud.

Fig 68 Multi-function Switch Removal/Installation:

11. Remove screws holding multi-function switch to lock housing.

Fig 69 Lock Cylinder Removal:

12. Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress lock cylinder retaining tab and remove key cylinder.

Fig 70 Ignition Switch:

Fig 71 Ignition Switch Connectors:

13. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition switch.
14. Remove ignition switch mounting screw with a #10 Torx tamper proof bit.
15. Depress retaining tabs and pull ignition switch from steering column.


INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the actuator shaft in the lock housing is in the RUN position.

Fig 72 Ignition Switch Installation:

2. Carefully install the ignition switch. The switch will snap over the retaining tabs. Install the mounting screw.
3. Install electrical connectors to ignition switch.
4. Install the upper and lower shrouds.
5. Install key cylinder (cylinder retaining tabs will depress only in the RUN position).
6. Connect negative cable to battery.
7. Check for proper operation of ignition switch and key-in warning switch.