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 shrouds.
(Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the wiper switch.
(Refer to "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")
Remove the ignition switch after loosening disconnecting the ignition switch 6P connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ignition Switch 6P Connector
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Remove the ignition switch assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Ignition Switch Assembly Mounting Bolts
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If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), it is in the order as below.
1. Disconnect the key warning/immobilizer connector (A)
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Key Warning/Immobilizer Connector
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2. Turn the key to ACC (A).
  
  Fig 4: Turning Key To ACC
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3. Remove the key lock cylinder (B) while pushing the removal/installation button under the key cylinder (A).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Button Under Key Cylinder
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  Fig 6: Locating Key Lock Cylinder
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