Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
Switch Assembly Removal1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. If the vehicle has a tilt column, remove the tilt lever by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove upper and lower covers from steering column.
Cylinder Retaining Pin:
4. Remove ignition switch mounting screws. Use tamper proof torx bit Snap-on TTXRl5A2, TTXR20A2 or equivalent to remove the screws.
5. Gently pull switch away from the column. Release connector locks on the 7 terminal wiring connector, then remove the connector from the ignition switch.
6. Release connector lock on the 4 terminal connector, then remove the connector from the ignition switch.
Key Cylinder Removal
1. Insert key in the ignition switch. Turn the key to the LOCK position. Using a small screwdriver, depress the key cylinder retaining pin until it is flush with the key cylinder surface.
Cylinder Removal:
2. Rotate the key clockwise to the OFF position. The key cylinder will unseat from the ignition switch. When the key cylinder is unseated, it will be approximately 1/8 inch away from the ignition switch halo light ring. Do not attempt to remove the key cylinder at this time.
3. With the key cylinder in the unseated position, rotate the key counterclockwise to the lock position and remove the key.
Cylinder Removal:
4. Remove key cylinder from ignition switch.
Switch Installation
1. Connect electrical connectors to the ignition switch. Make sure that the switch locking tabs are fully seated in the wiring connectors.
2. Before attaching the ignition switch to a tilt steering column, the transmission shifter must be in Park position. Also the park lock dowel pin and the column lock flag must be properly indexed before installing the switch.
a. Place the transmission shifter in the PARK position.
b. Place the ignition switch in the lock position. The switch is in the lock position when the column lock flag is parallel to the ignition switch terminals.
Switch View From Column:
c. Position ignition switch park lock dowel pin so it will engage the steering column park lock slider linkage.
Switch Mounting Pad:
d. Apply a light coating of grease to the column lock flag and the park lock dowel pin.
3. Place the ignition switch against the lock housing opening on the steering column. Ensure that ignition switch park lock dowel pin enters the slot in the park lock slider linkage in the steering column.
4. install ignition switch mounting screws. Tighten screws to 2 N-m (17 in lbs) torque.
5. Install steering column covers. Tighten screws to 2 N-m (17 in lbs) torque.
6. If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, install the tilt lever.
7. To install the ignition key in the lock cylinder:
a. With the key cylinder and the ignition switch in the Lock position, insert the key cylinder into the ignition switch until it bottoms.
b. Insert ignition key into lock cylinder. While gently pushing the key cylinder in toward the ignition switch, rotate the ignition key until to the end of travel.
c. Connect negative cable to battery.
8. Check for proper operation of the halo light, shift lock (if applicable), and column lock. Also check for proper operation of the ignition switch accessory, lock, off, run, and start positions.