Ignition Switch

REMOVAL

1. Disable the SIR.
2. Negative (-) battery cable. Refer to Battery.
3. Steering column from vehicle.
4. Mount steering column securely in a table vise.

CAUTION: Use care not to damage steering column when mounting it in the table vise. Use a soft-jawed vise, or wrap a shop cloth around the steering shaft assembly where it contacts the vise.





5. Ignition switch mounting bolts. Using a hammer and chisel, create slots on the top of the mounting bolts, then remove the bolts with a screwdriver.

CAUTION: Be sure not to damage the aluminum ignition switch body with the chisel.

6. Turn key in ignition switch to "ON" or "ACC" and remove switch from steering column.

INSTALLATION






1. Position the oblong hole in the steering shaft so that it is visible through and in the center of the hole in the steering column.
2. Ignition switch to column, with the ignition key still in either the "ON" or "ACC" position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove the key from the ignition switch.





4. Align the ignition switch hub with the oblong hole in the steering shaft; rotate the shaft to ensure that the steering shaft is locked.
5. Two new breakaway head bolts to ignition switch.





^ Tighten breakaway head bolts until the heads break off.
6. Turn ignition key to the "ACC" or "ON" position; check to make sure that the shaft rotates smoothly. Also check for proper lock operation.
7. Remove steering column from vise.
8. Steering column to vehicle.
9. Negative (-) battery cable.
10. Enable the SIR.