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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.

    (Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  4. Remove the ignition switch connector (A) and key warning/immobilizer connector (B).
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  5. Insert key and turn it to ACC position.
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  6. Pushing lock pin (A) with the awl.
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  7. Remove the key lock cylinder (A).

    B: Key warning switch

    C: Ignition switch connector

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