Ignition Switch - Dash Mounted

IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate.
3. Remove the I/P cluster.
4. Remove the bolts from ignition switch.




5. Reposition the ignition switch for ease of removal.
6. Insert the key and turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ON position.




7. If the lock cylinder does not rotate or is seized, perform the following procedure:
7.1. Protect the immediate work area with suitable material such as clean shop towels or a clean fender cover.
7.2. Locate the surface for the ignition switch lock cylinder release button (2) on the plastic ignition switch housing and center punch a location (1) on the rib 9.5 mm (3/8 in) rearward, toward the key entry end, from the cylinder release button.
7.3. Carefully drill a pilot hole through the plastic housing with an 1/8-inch drill bit.
7.4. Carefully drill a larger hole at the pilot location, and slightly into the ignition switch lock cylinder surface to break the release button retaining spring using a 9/32-inch drill bit.
7.5. Remove portions of the broken spring from the hole using a small suitable tool.
7.6. Grasp the ignition switch lock cylinder and remove the cylinder from the switch housing.
7.7. Remove any plastic flashing from the drilling operation, and using compressed air blow out the ignition switch assembly.
7.8. Follow the procedures when cylinder coding is required. Refer to key and Lock Cylinder Coding




8. Depress the transaxle park/lock cable retainer to release, then pull to remove the park/lock cable from the ignition switch.
9. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder from the ignition switch, by depressing the retaining tab and pulling the cylinder out with the key.

IMPORTANT: Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder before you remove the pass lock electrical connector.




10. Disconnect the pass lock electrical connector from the ignition switch.




11. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the ignition switch.
12. Remove the ignition switch through the I/P cluster opening.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the ignition switch into position through the I/P cluster opening.
2. Connect the electrical connectors to the ignition switch.




3. Connect the pass lock electrical connector to the ignition switch.




4. Connect the park/lock cable to the ignition switch.




5. Insert the key and turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ON position.
6. Align and press ignition switch lock cylinder into place.
7. If the lock cylinder does not rotate or is seized, perform the following procedure:
7.1. Install the new ignition switch lock cylinder as required by rotating both the cylinder and the ignition switch to the ON position.
7.2. Push the lock cylinder into the ignition switch housing until fully seated.
7.3. You may need to slightly depress the release button as the cylinder passes by the 9/32-inch hole previously drilled in the ignition switch housing.
8. Remove the key from the lock cylinder.
9. Position the ignition switch to the I/P.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

10. Install the bolts to the ignition switch.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

11. Install the I/P cluster.
12. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.

Important: You must perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure after replacement of the ignition switch Lock Cylinder. Refer to Password Learn Procedures in Body Control System. Service and Repair