Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On models with tilt column, remove tilt lever.
3. Remove upper and lower covers, then the ignition switch mounting screws using a suitable Torx tool.
4. Remove switch from column, then the seven terminal connector from switch.
5. Remove key-in-switch/halo light four terminal connector from ignition switch.
6. Remove key cylinder from switch as follows:
a. Insert key and ensure switch is in lock position.
Fig. 5 Key Cylinder Retaining Pin Depression:
b. Using a torx tool remove key cylinder retaining screw and bracket.
c. Rotate key clockwise to Off position to unseat cylinder from ignition switch.
d. With cylinder in unseated position rotate key counterclockwise to lock position, then remove key and cylinder.
INSTALLATION
1. Install electrical connector to switch, then mount switch to column.
2. Ensure shifter is in park position. Park lock dowel pin in switch must engage with column park lock slider linkage.
Fig. 7 Ignition Switch Park Lock Dowel Pin:
4. With key cylinder and ignition in lock position, insert cylinder into ignition switch assembly until it bottoms.
5. Insert key and push inward on key cylinder, then rotate key clockwise to end of travel.
6. Install retaining screw into bracket, then torque screw to 22-30 in-lbs.
7. Install steering column covers and torque retaining screws to 17 in-lbs
8. On models with tilt column, install tilt lever.
9. Connect battery ground cable, then ensure proper operation of ignition switch in each position.