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Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Tools Required

J-42759 Ignition Switch Connector Release Tool


    Object Number: 415293  Size: SH

    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 inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Important: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector (electronic lock module assembly) is coming out of the middle of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.

  4. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire restraint clip (2).

  5. Object Number: 306234  Size: SH
  6. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).

  7. Object Number: 306267  Size: SH
  8. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the electronic lock module assembly (2) in the following way:
  9. 5.1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
    5.2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the electronic lock module assembly (2).
    5.3. Remove the passkey connector from the electronic lock module assembly (2).

    Object Number: 415849  Size: SH
  10. Insert J-42759 into the electronic lock module assembly (1) and slide the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (2) out.

Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

J-42759 Ignition Switch Connector Release Tool


    Object Number: 415293  Size: SH

    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 inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Important: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector (electronic lock module assembly) is coming out of the middle of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.

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

  5. Object Number: 306234  Size: SH
  6. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).

  7. Object Number: 306267  Size: SH
  8. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
  9. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the electronic lock module assembly (2).
  10. Remove the passkey connector from the electronic lock module assembly (2).

  11. Object Number: 415849  Size: SH
  12. Insert J-42759 into the electronic lock module assembly (1) and slide the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (2) out.

Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Export

Tools Required

J-42759 Ignition Switch Connector Release Tool

  1. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 415293  Size: SH
  3. Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the steering column and the wire harness assembly (1).

  4. Object Number: 306234  Size: SH
  5. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).

  6. Object Number: 306267  Size: SH
  7. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
  8. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the electronic lock module assembly (2).
  9. Remove the passkey connector from the electronic lock module assembly (2).

  10. Object Number: 415849  Size: SH
  11. Slide the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (2) out of the electronic lock module assembly (1) using J-42759 .