Tools Required

J-42759 Ignition Switch Connector Release Tool

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the steering column trim covers from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument, Panel, Gauges and Console.
4. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.



5. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the steering column and the wire harness strap (2).



6. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).



7. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the lock module assembly (2) in the following way:

7.1.	Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.

7.2.	Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the lock module assembly (2).

8. Remove the passkey connector from the lock module assembly (2).



9. Remove the connector (2) from the electric park lock (1), for vehicles equipped with floor shifters.



10. Remove the ignition switch (2) from the lock module (1) using the J-42759 .

1. Install the ignition switch (2) into the lock module (1).



2. Install the key alarm connector (1) into the lock module assembly (2).

2.1.	Push the key alarm connector (1) into the lock module assembly (2).

2.2.	Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector (1) locks into place.

3. Install the passkey connector into the lock module assembly (2).



4. Install the connector (2) to the electric park lock (1), for vehicles equipped with floor shifters.



5. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch into the bulkhead connector (1).



6. Attach the wire harness assembly (1) to the steering column wire harness strap (2).



7. Connect the steering column electrical connectors to the vehicle.
8. Install the trim covers to the column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
9. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument, Panel, Gauges and Console.
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
11. It may be necessary to reprogram the theft deterrent system if the module was replaced. Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components in Theft Deterrent.