Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION .

Apply the park brake.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PRO .
Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove the right instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement
Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement

Fig 1: Right Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover (RHD)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the ignition switch.
Remove the lamp socket from the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition to the run position.
Depress the release button (1) for the park lock cable and pull the cable, in order to disconnect the park lock cable from the ignition switch.
The release button (1) is located on the bottom of the ignition switch at the 6 o'clock position.
Look through the IP outer trim panel opening and locate the ignition lock cylinder retaining tab (3).
The ignition lock cylinder retaining tab (3) is located on the right lower side of the ignition switch assembly (2).
Using a flat-bladed tool, depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder retaining tab (3).
Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the IP.
Remove the ignition switch fasteners (1, 4).

Fig 2: Release Button & Ignition Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab (RHD)
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Looking through the opening next to the steering column, remove the fastener (2) from the ignition switch (2)
Remove the ignition switch assembly from the IP.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Column, Fastener & Ignition Switch (RHD)
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