Optima L4-2.4L (2001)
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the air bag module.
CAUTION: The SRS system is designed to retain enough power to deploy air bag for a short time even after the battery has been disconnected,
so serious injury and/or death may result from unintended air bag deployment if service is done on the SRS system immediately after the negative
(-) battery terminal is disconnected. Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal before working on the SRS
system.
3. Loosen the tapping screw and lift up horn pad and remove it.
4. Remove the lock nut and the washer.
5. Pulling the dynamic damper forward, lift it up and remove it.
6. Install the special tool (09561-11001). and remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it, since that can damage the energy absorbing collapsible portion of the steering
column, increasing the chance of personal injury or death in a frontal collision.
7. Remove the steering column lower and upper shrouds.
8. Remove the lower cover.
