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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Ignition Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 393976 Size: SH
  1. Install the vehicle wire harness into the ignition switch assembly (2).
  2. Install the ignition switch assembly (2) onto the steering column jacket assembly.
  3. Install the ignition switch assembly (2) to the ignition switch actuator assembly.
  4. Install the flat head screw (1) to the ignition switch assembly (2).
  5. Tighten the flat head screw (1) finger tight.

    6. Object Number: 358702 Size: SH
  6. Move the ignition switch assembly slider (2) to the far right position.
  7. Move the ignition switch assembly slider (2) detent to the left. This is the "OFF LOCK" position.
  8. Install a 3/32 inch drill bit into the hole on the ignition switch assembly (1) to limit travel.
  9. Push against the ignition switch actuator assembly to limit all the lash.
  10. Tighten the flat head screw.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the flat head screw to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  11. Install the dimmer switch assembly. Refer to Dimmer Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .