Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
Fig. 89 Installing Ignition Switch & Actuator
1.
Place the ignition switch slider in the far left position and move back one detent to the right, Off-Lock position. Fig. 89.
2.
Insert a 3/32 inch drill bit into the adjustment hole on ignition switch to hold switch slider in proper position during installation.
3.
Install ignition switch to switch rod.
4.
Install ignition switch to jacket and bowl assembly with lower mounting stud and torque stud to 35 inch lbs.
5.
Remove drill bit from ignition switch and install dimmer switch actuator rod, tab first, through hole in instrument panel bracket and hole in dimmer
switch rod cap.
6.
Tab on rod must engage wide slot in rod cap and snap in place.
7.
Install dimmer switch onto actuator rod and dimmer switch assembly on lower mounting stud with dimmer switch nut and upper mounting stud.
Fig. 90 Adjusting Dimmer Switch. 1989-91 Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Regal & 1990-91 Lumina
8.
Adjust dimmer switch by inserting a 3/32 inch drill bit through hole in switch and push switch against actuator rod to remove all lash. Fig. 90.
9.
Torque dimmer switch nut and upper mounting stud to 35 inch lbs.
10.
Install shield screw and bowl shield nut and torque shield screw to 53 inch lbs. and bowl shield nut to 35 inch lbs.
11.
Connect turn signal switch and pivot and pulse switch connectors to ignition and dimmer switch connector and snap in place.
Ignition Lock Cylinder
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove steering column from vehicle. On vehicles with tilt column, column should be tilted to the full up position for removal.
3.
Remove and discard two lower spring retainers.
4.
Remove lower bearing spring and lower bearing seat.
5.
Remove nut retainer and jam nut, then the steering wheel.
6.
Remove cancel cam assembly, then the hazard knob screw and hazard warning knob.
7.
Position turn signal switch so that turn signal switch screws and housing screw can be removed through opening in switch.
8.
Remove housing screw and column housing cover, then the turn signal switch screws.
9.
Remove wiring protector from opening in instrument panel bracket on jacket assembly and separate from wires.
10.
Disconnect pivot/pulse switch connector then remove the pivot screw and pivot/pulse switch assembly.
11.
Disconnect turn signal switch connector from ignition and dimmer switch assembly connector.
12.
Disconnect 17 way secondary lock from turn signal connector.
13.
Using terminal remover tool No. J-35689-A or equivalent, disconnect wires on buzzer switch from turn signal connector and wrap wire ends with
tape.
14.
Remove turn signal switch assembly from column.
15.
Remove and discard two lower spring retainers.
16.
Remove lower bearing spring and seat.
17.
Remove adapter screws then the adapter and bearing assembly.
18.
On models with tilt columns, proceed as follows:
a. Insert Phillips head screwdriver into square opening in spring retainer, push down and turn left to release retainer and wheel tilt spring.
b. Remove spring retainer, tilt spring and tilt spring guide.
c. Using pivot pin remover tool No. J-21854-01 or equivalent, remove two pivot pins.
19.
On all models, place lock cylinder in Run position.
20.
On models with tilt column, pull tilt lever to release steering column housing. Remove the steering shaft assembly and steering column housing
as a complete unit.
21.
On non-tilt models, proceed as follows:
a. Place opening in retaining ring over flat on steering shaft.
b. Remove retaining ring using a suitable screwdriver.
c. Remove thrust washer, upper bearing spring and washer.
d. Remove steering shaft from lower end of jacket and bowl assembly.
e. Remove housing screws and steering column housing.
f.
Remove housing spacer the the bearing using a suitable drift. Discard bearing.
22.
On all models, place lock cylinder in Off-Lock position and remove key.
