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

Fig 1: Key Lock Cylinder Removal

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1. Install ignition key into lock cylinder (1). Rotate key to "ON" position (retaining tab on side of lock cylinder (3) can now be depressed).
2. The shaft at end of key lock cylinder aligns with socket within end of housing. To align socket with lock cylinder, ensure socket is in "ON" position.
3. Position and align key lock cylinder with grooves in housing.
   Fig 2: Key Cylinder Release Tab

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4. Slide lock cylinder into housing until release tab (3) sticks through opening at side of housing.
   Fig 3: IGN. Switch Mounting Screw

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5. Install ignition switch (2) to switch housing (1) until it snaps into the two tabs. Install and tighten screw (4).
   Fig 4: SKREEM Mounting Screw

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6. Install SKREEM unit (2) to switch housing (3) and install screw (1).
   Fig 5: Cable Removal Tabs Rear

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7. Position cable into assembly until tab (1) engages.
   Fig 6: IGN. Switch Housing Top Screw

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8. Install one key cylinder housing Torx screw (1). Do not tighten (finger tight only).
   Fig 7: IGN. Switch Housing Front Screws

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9. Install two key cylinder housing Torx screws (2). Now tighten all three housing mounting screws.
10. Install knee blocker (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION) .
11. Install silencer pad.
12. Install both bezel. Snaps on, (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION) .
13. Connect negative battery cable.