1998 N Car - Achieva/Grand AM/Skylark - Procedure A(All Engine)

1998 N Car - Achieva/Grand Am/Skylark - PROCEDURE A (all engines)

1. Remove the fuse panel trim plate from the Instrument Panel (I/P) and remove the 15 amp AIR BAG fuse.

2. Remove the left side dash lower insulation panel.

3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the yellow air bag connector located at the base of the steering column and disconnect the connector.

4. Remove the left side knee bolster trim panel.

5. If equipped, remove the tilt steering column lever.

6. Remove the bezel around the key lock cylinder.

7. Remove the screws that hold the steering column trim in place.

8. Remove both halves of the steering column trim.

9. Disconnect the wiring from the ignition switch.





10. Remove the two screws (2) holding the ignition switch (3) to the steering column (1). Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.

Notice
The ignition switch mounting screws and the screws that secure the upper and lower halves of the steering column covers are self-tapping. To prevent stripping the screws when attaching the ignition switch and steering column covers, the following procedure should be used:

^ Place the screw into position and with slight pressure, rotate the screw in a counterclockwise (loosening) direction.

^ When the original thread is located, the screw will drop slightly; reverse direction and tighten the screw.

11. Position the new ignition switch to the column and check for proper location of the tab. Install both screws.

Tighten

Tighten both screws to 1.4 Nm (12 lb in).

12. Attach the wiring harness connectors to the ignition switch.

13. Reinstall the upper and lower steering column covers.

Tighten

Tighten the fasteners to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

14. Reinstall the knee bolster trim.

Tighten

Tighten the fasteners to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

15. Reconnect the yellow airbag connector at the base of the steering column and install the CPA.

16. Reinstall the sound insulator panel.

Tighten

Tighten the fasteners to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

17. Reinstall the 15-amp AIR BAG fuse into the fuse box and replace the I/P trim cover.

18. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and verify that the AIR BAG indicator light flashes seven times and goes out.