Grand Caravan L4-2.4L DOHC (1996)
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
This article has been updated by technical service bulletin number 19-06-99 Dated Sep. 17, 1999.
Note: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle.
Ignition Switch Housing Service
The ignition switch housing, p/n 04690523, is now available as a separate service part. This part eliminates the need to replace the complete steering
column assembly if the service issue only relates to the ignition switch housing.
The service procedure to replace the ignition switch housing is below.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative (ground) cable from the battery and isolate cable from battery terminal.
2. Remove the screws attaching the lower steering column cover to the instrument panel, then remove the cover from the lower instrument panel.
3. Remove the parking brake release cable from the parking brake release lever, then move the lower steering column cover out of the way.
