Ignition Switch: Service and Repair

Ignition Switch

Removal

WARNING:
- Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.
- Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.
- The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.
- The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.
- It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.
- Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.
- Take extra care when handling SRS components.

1. Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the lower center registers panel assembly.
4. Remove the 4 screws securing the integrated control panel (ICP) bracket to the instrument panel reinforcement.







5. Remove the ICP assembly.
- Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the 3 co-axial cables.







6. Remove the transponder coil.
- Release the clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.







7. Remove the ignition switch from the ignition switch mounting bracket.
- Remove the 2 screws.







8. Remove the ignition switch mounting bracket.
- Remove the 3 screws.







9. Release the gearshift interlock cable.
- Remove and discard the cable tie.







10. Remove the ignition switch assembly.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the gearshift interlock cable.







11. Remove the ignition switch from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
- Remove the 2 screws.

Installation
1. Install the ignition switch to the ignition lock cylinder housing.
- Install the screws.

2. Install the ignition switch assembly.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Install the gearshift interlock cable to the ignition switch.

3. Secure the gearshift interlock cable to the in-vehicle cross beam.
- Install a new cable tie.

4. Install the ignition switch mounting bracket.
- Install the screws.

5. Install the ignition switch to the ignition switch mounting bracket.
- Install the screws.

6. Install the transponder coil.
- Connect the electrical connector.

7. Install the ICP assembly.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Connect the coaxial cables.

8. Install the screws securing the ICP to the instrument panel.
9. Install the lower center registers panel assembly.
10. Connect the battery ground cable.