Push Button Ignition Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Lower Cover>REMOVAL .
3. Remove the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Knee Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
4. Remove the push button ignition switch.
   1. Disconnect the connector, and remove the aspirator hose.
      Fig 1: Removing Push Button Ignition Switch

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   2. Release the claws, and then remove the panel - switch.
   3. Release the claws, and then remove the push button ignition switch from the panel - switch.

Fig 2: Locating Push Button Ignition Switch From Panel - Switch

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