Ignition Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER
1. Detach the 4 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the steering column cover lower.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Cover Lower
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REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
2. Disconnect the ignition key cylinder light connector.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Ignition Switch Connectors
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3. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Ignition Switch
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