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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 1999 🢒 Sintra 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the left side closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Disconnect the steering column electrical connector from the vehicle.
  4. Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  6. Remove the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle or Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Install the steering column shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Connect the steering column electrical connector to the vehicle.
  5. Install the left side closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  6. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.