Ignition Switch - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.





1. If the EIS is operational on the CAN bus, transfer basic vehicle configuration data from the existing EIS control unit into the scan tool.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the screws (1 and 3), then the steering column opening cover (2), and the side cover (4) from the instrument panel.





4. Remove the left floor duct screw (1).





5. Use the EIS bezel wrench (Special Tool 10086) to unscrew the bezel (1) and the outer shim (2) from the EIS.
6. Disengage the EIS (4) from the instrument panel and remove the inner shim (3).
7. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, disconnect the shift lock cable connection to the EIS at the arrow location (5).
8. Disconnect the EIS wire harness connector and remove the EIS from the instrument panel.