Removal & Installation
1. Disable the SIR system.
Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel by releasing the retaining fasteners
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Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel (1) by pulling out on the trim panel in order to release the retaining fasteners (2).
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Disconnect the electrical connectors on the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel (1).
Remove the steering column opening filler assembly, with clip, & bumper
3. Remove the steering column opening filler assembly (1) by pulling away the clips (2).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the trunk release.
Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) left side trim panel
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Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) left side trim panel (1).
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Tilt the steering wheel up.
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Disconnect the I/P dimmer switch and, if equipped, the fog lamp switch.
Remove the 4 bezel screws (2) & the Instrument Panel (I/P) cluster bezel assembly (1)
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Tilt the steering wheel down.
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Remove the 4 instrument panel cluster bezel screws.
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Remove the instrument panel cluster bezel.
Remove the steering column trim covers: steering column upper cover assembly, steering column left cover assembly, & steering column right cover assembly
Remove the steering column trim covers:
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Remove the 3 cover screws (4).
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Remove the steering column upper cover assembly (1).
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Remove the steering column left cover assembly (2).
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Remove the steering column right cover assembly (3).
Removal of the ignition switch
- Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.
- WARNING
The ignition switch must be in the run position during removal in order to avoid damage to the ignition switch.
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Turn the ignition switch to the run position.
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Remove the ignition switch screws.
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Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.
To install:
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Install the ignition switch and screws on to the steering column. Tighten the screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm).
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Connect the ignition switch harness connector.
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Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
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Tighten the trim cover screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm)
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Tighten the 4 instrument panel cluster bezel screws to 19 inch lbs. (2 Nm)
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Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag (Supplemental Restraint System), arming the system.
NOTE
If the ignition switch is replaced and a learn procedure is not performed, the engine will crank but not start or will start and stall immediately.
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Perform the vehicle theft deterrent system learn procedure.
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