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. Remove the steering column cover lower (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Ignition Switch Connectors
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2. Disconnect the ignition key cylinder light connector.
3. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Ignition Switch
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