Viper GTS V10-8.0L VIN E (1999)
Ignition Switch View From Column
2. The park lock dowel pin and column lock flag must also be properly indexed before installing switch.
a. Place ignition switch in LOCK position. The switch is in the lock position when column lock flag is parallel to ignition switch terminals.
Ignition Switch Mounting Pad
b. Position ignition switch park lock dowel pin so it will engage steering column park lock slider linkage.
c. Apply a light coating of grease to column lock flag and park lock dowel pin.
3. Place ignition switch against lock housing opening on steering column. Ensure that ignition switch park lock dowel pin enters slot in park lock
slider linkage in steering column.
4. Install retaining bracket and ignition switch mounting screws. Tighten screws to 3 ± 0.5 Nm (26 ± 4 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install ignition lock cylinder:
6. With lock cylinder and ignition switch in LOCK position, insert lock cylinder into ignition switch until it bottoms.
7. Insert ignition key into lock cylinder. While gently pushing lock cylinder in toward ignition switch, rotate ignition key to end of travel.
8. Install retaining screw into bracket and lock cylinder. Tighten screw to 3 ± 0.5 Nm (26 ± 4 in. lbs.) torque.
9. Install steering column covers. Tighten screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.) torque.
10. If vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, install tilt lever.
11. Connect negative cable to battery.
12. Check for proper operation of halo light, shift lock (if applicable), and column lock. Also check for proper operation of ignition switch
ACCESSORY, LOCK, OFF, RUN, and START positions.
