Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.
(Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the multifunction switch.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")
Remove the key warning/immobilizer connector (A).
Insert key and turn it to ACC position.

Fig 1: Locating Key Warning/Immobilizer Connector
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Push the lock pin (A) with an awl.

Fig 2: Push Lock Pin
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Remove the key lock cylinder (A).
B : Key warning switch

C: Ignition switch connector

Fig 3: Remove Key Lock Cylinder
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Disconnect the key interlock connector (A) and ignition switch connector (B).

Fig 4: Locating Key Interlock Connector & Ignition Switch Connector
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Remove the ignition switch (B) after loosening the mounting bolts (A).

Fig 5: Remove Ignition Switch Mounting Bolts

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