Ignition Switch Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Detach the tab A shown below.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Tab A
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Remove the ignition switch connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Lever Pulling Direction And Ignition Switch Connector
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1. Pull the lock lever in the direction of the arrow shown and release the lock.
2. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
Remove the ignition switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Switch And Tab
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1. Push the tab as shown.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
Install in the reverse order of removal.