Removal and Installation

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Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to DEPOWERING PROCEDURE .

CAUTION: Use care when removing the instrument panel steering column cover or damage to the cover locating tab may occur.

Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover

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Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
If equipped, twist the tilt wheel handle and remove it.

Fig 2: Twisting Tilt Wheel Handle
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Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Separate and remove the lower steering column shroud from the upper shroud and remove the lower.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud From Upper Shroud
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Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
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Remove the ignition switch screws and remove the switch.

Fig 5: Removing Ignition Switch Screws
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.