Ignition & Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required 

J 42759  Ignition Switch Connector Release Tool

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)  or Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) .

   Important:  The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector, electronic lock module assembly, is coming out of the middle of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.

3. Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the steering column and the wire harness assembly (1).
Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Strap From Steering Column & Wire Harness Assembly
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4. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
   Fig 2: Sliding Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Assembly Connectors Out Of Bulkhead Connector

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5. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
6. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the electronic lock module assembly (2).
7. Remove the passkey connector from the electronic lock module assembly (2).
   Fig 3: Removing Key Alarm Connector Out Of Electronic Lock Module Assembly

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8. Insert J 42759  into the electronic lock module assembly (1) and slide the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (2) out.
   Fig 4: Removing Ignition & Key Alarm Switch Assembly Using J 42759

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