Ignition Switch: Replacement

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver lower crash pad panel (A) and shroud lower panel (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Lower Crash Pad Panel & Shroud Lower Panel
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Disconnect the 6P connector (A).

Fig 2: Ignition Switch 6P Connector
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Remove the steering column shaft. Refer to STEERING COLUMN/SHAFT .
Remove the key warning switch and key illumination lamp (A) after loosening the screws and disconnecting the 6P connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Key Illumination Lamp & 6P Connector
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Remove the key lock cylinder (A) after pushing lock pin (B) with key ACC if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder & Lock Pin
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Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.