Ignition Switch

Fig. 3 Park-lock Cable. Models w/Floor Shift:

WARNING: Before preforming this procedure, disarm airbag as outlined under AIRBAG Arming and Disarming. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of airbag, possibly causing personal injury.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On models with floor shift, place transmission selector in park and rotate ignition lock to ``Run'' position.
3. On all models, remove left hush panel, lower steering column cover, insulator at toe plate, and the lower steering column mounting screws.
4. Remove nuts securing upper steering column bracket to instrument panel, then carefully lower column. Disconnect shift indicator cable and electrical connectors, as needed, prior to lowering column. Do not force column down as it may be damaged.
5. Remove dimmer switch mounting nut, screw and the dimmer switch, then tape actuator rod to steering column.
6. On models with floor shift, insert screwdriver into slot in ignition switch inhibitor, depress park-lock cable latch and disconnect cable from inhibitor, Fig. 3. Ignition switch must be in ``Run'' position. Do not attempt to disconnect park-lock cable with switch in any other position.
7. Rotate ignition key to ``Off-Lock'' position.
8. On all models, remove ignition switch stud bolt, disconnect electrical connector, then remove switch assembly.

Fig. 4 Dimmer Switch Installation:

INSTALLATION
1. Move ignition switch slider to extreme right, then one detent to the left to place switch in ``Off-Lock'' position.
2. Connect electrical connector to ignition switch, install switch assembly on column ensuring actuator is properly engaged, and torque stud bolt to 35 lb in
3. Install dimmer switch assembly, depress switch against actuator and insert 3/32 inch drill into adjustment slot, Fig. 4, then torque nut and retaining screw to 35 lb in
4. On models with floor shift, rotate ignition lock to ``Run'' position, then install shift-lock cable on inhibitor.
5. On all models, reverse remaining procedure to complete installation. Torque upper column bracket bolts to 20 ft. lbs and lower column bolts to 25 lb ft

On models with airbag, after all work has been completed, rearm airbag as outlined under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG ACTIVATION.