Ignition/Starter Switch, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Release the clips -2 and 3- by inserting a suitable screwdriver in the openings -arrows- in the steering lock housing -4-.

If the procedure is not possible because there is not enough space, create a tool from two wire hooks as follows.

Fig 1: Identifying Wire Hook Dimensions

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-- Bend the one end of a welding wire to form a 1 mm eye.

-- Cut the welding wire down to the length -a-.

• Dimension -a- = approximately 50 mm

-- File the end of the wire hook into a point.

• Dimension -b- = 5 mm

-- Remove the Ignition/Starter Switch -D- -5- from the steering lock housing. The watchmaker's screwdriver or wire hooks must remain inserted.

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