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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the driver crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to - CRASH PAD )

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

    (Refer to - REMOVAL )

  4. Remove the wiper switch.

    (Refer to - REMOVAL )

  5. Remove the ignition switch after disconnecting the ignition switch 6P connector (A)
    Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch 6P Connector
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  6. Remove the key warning/immobilizer connector (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Key Warning/Immobilizer Connector
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  7. After loosening the screw, remove the key warning switch and key Illumination (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Key Illumination
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  8. Pushing lock pin with key ACC.
    Fig 4: Pushing Lock Pin With Key On ACC
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  9. Remove the key lock cylinder (A).
Fig 5: Removing Key Lock Cylinder
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