Removal and Installation

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Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
CAUTION: Use care when removing the instrument panel steering column cover or damage to the cover locating tab may occur.
1. Unlock the retainers.
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.

Fig 2: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
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Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
1. Remove the electrical connector bolt.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
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Remove the ignition switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Ignition Switch
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.