Repair procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
(Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shrouds
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Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to "CRASH PAD ")
Remove the ignition switch (A) after disconnecting the 6P connector (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch And 6P Connector
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Remove the key warning and immobilizer connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Immobilizer Connector
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Remove the key illumination lens (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Key Illumination Lens
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Remove the key illumination bulb and cover (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Key Illumination Bulb And Cover
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If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), remove the key lock cylinder with key ACC.

Fig 6: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder
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