Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On models with tilt column, remove tilt lever.
3. Remove upper and lower steering column covers.

Fig. 7 Ignition Switch Removal:

4. Remove ignition switch mounting screws. Note the following:
^ Snap On torx tool No. TTXR20B0, or equivalent, is required.

5. Gently pull switch away from column and release two connector locks on seven pin terminal wiring connector, then remove connector from ignition switch.

6. Release connector lock on key-in-switch and Halo light four pin terminal connector.

7. Remove key cylinder from ignition switch as follows:

Fig. 8 Key Cylinder retainer:

Fig. 9 Unseated Key Cylinder:

a. Insert key and place ignition switch in Lock position. Use a small screwdriver to press key cylinder retaining pin flush with surface.
b. Rotate key clockwise to Off position and unseat key cylinder from ignition switch assembly.
c. Rotate key cylinder counterclockwise to Lock position and remove key.

Fig. 10 Key Cylinder Removal:

d. Remove key lock cylinder.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect wiring connectors to switch ensuring lock tabs are fully seated.

Fig. 11 Ignition Switch Column Lock Ring:

Fig. 12 Ignition Switch Mounting Pad:

2. Mount ignition switch to column. If equipped with column shift, shifter must be in Park position and park dowel pin on ignition switch must engage with column park lock slider linkage.

Fig. 11 Ignition Switch Column Lock Ring:

3. To verify ignition switch is in Lock position, flag should be parallel with ignition switch terminals.
4. Apply a small amount of grease to flag and pin, then position park-lock link and slider to mid-travel.
5. Position ignition switch against lock housing face, ensuring pin is inserted into park-lock link contour slot. Torque retaining screws to 17 inch lbs.
6. Install cover to column. Torque retaining screws to 17 inch lbs.
7. On models with tilt column,install tilt lever.
8. Connect ground cable to battery.
9. With key cylinder and ignition in Lock position, insert key cylinder into assembly until it bottoms.
10. Insert key, then push key cylinder inward and rotate key cylinder clockwise to end of travel.
11. Ensure proper operation of all switch and lock functions.