Ignition System (Service Information): Switch-Ignition: Removal

The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder. For ignition switch terminal and circuit identification, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagrams Information in ELECTRICAL.

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
   Fig 1: INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL

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2. Remove the Instrument Panel Center Bezel, (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL) Chrysler and (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL) Dodge.
   Fig 2: BEZEL CLUSTER REMOVED

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3. Bezel cluster removed.
   Fig 3: SIDE TRIM PANEL

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4. Remove side trim panel to steering column cover.
   Fig 4: STEERING COLUMN COVER

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   Fig 5: STEERING COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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5. Remove the screws that secure the steering column cover to the instrument panel and relocate panel.
6. Pull the steering column cover rearward at the top and right side of the cover to release the snap retainers from the instrument panel.
7. Remove the screws that secure the instrument panel steering column cover reinforcement to bracket and remove reinforcement from the vehicle.
   Fig 6: SWITCH MOUNTING NUTS

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8. Remove the 2 front mounting nuts.
   Fig 7: SWITCH MOUNTING LOWER NUT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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9. Remove the lower mounting nut.
   Fig 8: SKREEM MODULE

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   1 - SKREEM Module

   2 - Ignition Switch

10. Slide the assembly rearward.
    Fig 9: SWITCH MODULE CONNECTOR CONNECTED

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    Fig 10: SWITCH MODULE CONNECTOR REMOVED

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11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition Switch and SKREEM Module.
    Fig 11: INTERLOCK CABLE

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    1 - Retaining Tab for Cable

12. Remove the interlock cable by depressing the locking tab and pulling straight out. See Fig 11.
    Fig 12: INTERLOCK CABLE

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13. Interlocking cable removed. See Fig 12.
    Fig 13: IGNITION KEY HOUSING AND SWITCH

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    1 - Ignition Key Housing

    2 - Ignition Switch

    3 - Ignition Switch Mounting Screws

    4 - Locking Tabs

14. Remove ignition switch mounting screw. See Fig 13.
15. Squeeze the 2 locking tabs to remove ignition switch from the lockhousing. See Fig 13.