Ignition Switch

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
- Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System.

1. Battery negative (-) cable.
2. Knee bolster and I/P steering column reinforcement plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Console and Gages.

NOTICE: The steering column should never be supported by only the lower support bracket alone, damage to the column lower bearing adapter could result.

3. Lower support bracket from vehicle (2 bolts).
4. Upper column support from I/P (2 bolts).
- Lower steering column so that it rests on the driver seat.
5. Ignition switch wiring protector.
6. Ignition switch retaining screw and nut.
7. Ignition and turn signal switch column harness connectors from I/P harness.
8. Turn signal switch connector from column harness.
9. Ignition switch, harness, and connector.

Important: DO NOT splice ignition switch wires.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Ignition switch, securing with retaining screws.
- Adjust ignition switch. Steering Column Repair.
2. Turn signal switch connector to column harness.
3. Ignition and turn signal switch column harness connectors to I/P harness.
4. Ignition switch wiring protector.
- Raise steering column to support bracket.
5. Two bolts to upper support bracket. Do not tighten fully at this time.
6. Bolt and nut to lower support bracket.
- Tighten:
- Align column to instrument panel opening. A small shim (wedge) placed between the instrument panel column support bracket and the column can be used to hold the column stationary while tightening the upper support bolts.
- Upper and lower column support bolts and nuts to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
7. I/P steering column reinforcement plate and knee bolster.
8. Battery negative (-) cable.
- Enable the SIR system.