Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.
(Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the ignition switch connector (A) and key warning/immobilizer connector (B).

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Insert key and turn it to ACC position.

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Pushing lock pin (A) with the awl.

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Remove the key lock cylinder (A).
B: Key warning switch

C: Ignition switch connector

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Remove the ignition switch (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

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