Push Button Ignition Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
Remove the knee airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module. >
Remove the push button ignition switch.
1. Disconnect the connector, and remove the aspirator hose.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Aspirator Hose Connector
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2. Release the claws, and then remove the panel - switch.
3. Release the claws, and then remove the push button ignition switch from the panel - switch.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Panel Switch Claws
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