Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable. refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .

Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

Fig 4: Removing Ignition Switch
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NOTE:
- Lower steering column to lowest tilt position.
Remove the ignition switch.
1. Depress the two tabs.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.