Loosen the two screws securing the steering column covers and, overcoming the force of the clamps, remove the upper and lower steering column covers.
Figure 5-1 - Removing the transponder receiving coil: 1 - transponder receiving coil; 2 - instrument panel wiring harness to transponder receiving coil
Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness connector from the transponder receiving coil and remove the coil from the ignition switch housing.
Figure 5-2 - Removing the ignition switch: 1 - ignition switch mounting screw; 2 - ignition switch; 3 - clamps
Remove the ignition switch wiring harness connector from the holder on the instrument panel crossmember reinforcement.
Disconnect the ignition switch wiring harness connector from the instrument cluster wiring harness connector (flat head screwdriver).
Loosen screw 1, Figure 5-2, securing the ignition switch to the steering column.
Figure 5-3 - Removing the ignition switch: 1 - position of the key for removing the ignition switch; 2 - ignition switch; 3 - ignition switch key
Set key 3, Figure 5-3, of the ignition switch to position 1, press in locks 3, Figure 5-2, and remove ignition switch 2.
Installation
Caution: The screw that secures the ignition switch to the steering column must not be reused. The screw must be replaced.
Set the ignition switch key to position 1, Figure 5-3.
Install the ignition switch on the steering column and secure with a screw.
Connect the ignition switch wiring harness connector to the instrument panel wiring harness connector and secure the connectors in the holder on the instrument panel cross member reinforcement.
Install the transponder receiving coil on the ignition switch and connect the instrument panel harness connector to it.
Install the upper and lower steering column covers and secure with two screws.
Connect the ground wire terminal to the battery.