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Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
    • J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

    Object Number: 343711  Size: SH
  1. Set the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
  2. Important: The column must be in the center position.

    Remove only those components necessary to do the repairs.

    Check the steering column jacket assembly for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .

  3. Install J 42640 into the steering column.
  4. Place the ignition in the LOCK position to center the coil assembly.
  5. Remove the wire protector from the steering column jacket assembly.
  6. Remove the wire harness assembly strap (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.

  7. Object Number: 306234  Size: SH
  8. Slide the pivot and pulse dimmer switch assembly connector (2) out from the bulkhead connector (1).
  9. Slide the turn signal switch assembly connector (2) out from the bulkhead connector (1).

  10. Object Number: 390525  Size: SH
  11. Remove the 2 washer head screws (2) from the column lock and ignition switch assembly (3).
  12. Remove the column lock and ignition switch assembly (3) from the ignition switch actuator assembly.
  13. Remove the column lock and ignition switch assembly (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (1).

Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Disassembly Procedure


    Object Number: 306234  Size: SH
  1. Slide the turn signal switch assembly connector (2) out from the bulkhead connector (1).
  2. Slide the pivot and pulse dimmer switch assembly connector (2) out from the bulkhead connector (1).

  3. Object Number: 387390  Size: SH
  4. Remove the following items from the PRNDL adjuster assembly (3):
  5. Important: The BTSI cable assembly must remain straight during disassembly.

    3.1. Remove the hexagon washer head screw (2).
    3.2. Remove the hexagon nut (1).
    3.3. Remove the PRNDL adjuster assembly.

    Object Number: 387448  Size: SH
  6. Remove the following items from the ignition switch assembly (5):
  7. 4.1. Remove the torx washer head screw (4).
    4.2. Remove the dimmer switch mounting stud (3).
    4.3. Remove the ignition switch assembly (5) from the stud and bracket assembly (2).
    4.4. Remove the ignition switch assembly (5) from the ignition switch actuator assembly (1).

    Object Number: 387396  Size: SH
  8. Remove the following items from the stud and bracket assembly (4):
  9. 5.1. Remove the torx washer head screw (5).
    5.2. Remove the cam retainer (2).
    5.3. Remove the cable shift cam assembly (3).
    5.4. Disconnect the park position switch assembly connector (1) from the interlock solenoid assembly.
    5.5. Remove the park position switch assembly (1).