Push Button Ignition Switch: Removal

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

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .

NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver,
Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
Remove the knee airbag module,
Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL

Remove the push button ignition switch.

Disconnect the connector, and remove the aspirator hose.

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Release the claws, and then remove the panel - switch.

Release the claws, and then remove the push button ignition switch from the panel - switch.

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