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Removal







REMOVAL

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 Wiring Diagrams.





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




3. Remove silencer pad (1) (two screws).




4. Remove knee blocker (1) Steering Column Opening Cover - Removal.




5. Remove two key cylinder housing torx screws (2).




6. Use a plastic trim removal stick (2) to remove I.P. cluster bezel (1). Bezel snaps on. Instrument Panel Center Bezel - Removal




7. Remove one key cylinder housing torx screw (1).




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.




9. Remove SKREEM unit (2) from switch housing (3) by removing screw (1).




10. Remove ignition switch (2) from switch housing (1) by removing screw (4) and then proceeding to the next step.




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).




12. To remove key lock cylinder (1) from housing (2), rotate key to ON position while pressing on release tab (3).




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