Ignition Switch

The electrical ignition switch attaches to the rear of the key lock cylinder housing. The SKREEM unit also attaches to the key lock cylinder housing. For ignition switch terminal and circuit identification, refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

Fig 1: Ignition Switch Bezel

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1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Use a plastic trim removal stick (2) to remove switch bezel (1). Bezel snaps on.
   Fig 2: Silencer

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3. Remove silencer pad (1) (two screws).
   Fig 3: Knee Blocker

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4. Remove knee blocker (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
   Fig 4: Ignition Switch Housing Front Screws

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5. Remove two key cylinder housing Torx screws (2).
   Fig 5: I.P. Cluster Bezel

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6. Use a plastic trim removal stick (2) to remove I.P. cluster bezel (1). Bezel snaps on. Refer to REMOVAL .
   Fig 6: Ignition Switch Housing Top Screw

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7. Remove one key cylinder housing Torx screw (1).
   Fig 7: Cable Removal Tab Front

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8. To prevent binding or kinking cable (2), carefully lower the key/cylinder/switch/cable/SKREEM assembly (1). Disconnect two electrical connectors (one at ignition switch and one at SKREEM). To release cable (2) from switch, simultaneously press on tab (3) while pressing on tab.
   Fig 8: SKREEM Mounting Screw

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9. Remove SKREEM unit (2) from switch housing (3) by removing screw (1).
   Fig 9: Ignition Switch Mounting Screw

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10. Remove ignition switch (2) from switch housing (1) by removing screw (4) and then proceeding to the next step.
    Fig 10: IG. Switch Release Tabs

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11. Continue to remove ignition switch (2) by simultaneously pressing on two release tabs using two small screwdrivers (1), while pulling ignition switch (2) from housing (3).
    Fig 11: Key Cylinder Release Tab

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12. To remove key lock cylinder (1) from housing (2), rotate key to ON position while pressing on release tab (3).
    Fig 12: Key Lock Cylinder Removal/Installation

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13. Remove key lock cylinder (1) from housing (2).