| Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly | | -
Remove the driver air bag sliding contact from the multifunction switch (air bag sliding contact with steering wheel rotation sensor shown). - Release the air bag sliding contact retaining tangs.
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Remove multifunction switch. | | | -
Remove ignition switch. - Remove the retaining screws.
- Remove the ignition switch.
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Using a suitable cordless drill, drill a 4 mm hole to expose the ignition switch lock cylinder detent. | | | -
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. - Insert and turn the ignition key to position II (Run).
- Using a thin bladed screwdriver depress the detent.
- Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
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Separate the steering column. | Assembly All vehicles | | -
Slide the two halves of the steering column together. | | | -
Install the ignition switch. - Install the ignition switch.
- Install the screws.
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Install the ignition switch lock cylinder. | | | -
Install the multifunction switch. | | | -
Install the air bag sliding contact (air bag sliding contact with steering wheel rotation sensor shown). - Make sure the retaining tangs lock into position on the multifunction switches.
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WARNING:Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in doubt when centralizing the air bag sliding contact, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. NOTE:Air bag sliding contacts on vehicles without stability assist have a spring loaded plunger which locks the air bag sliding contact in the centralized position when the steering wheel is removed. If there is any doubt about the centralization of the component, depress the spring loaded plunger and carry out the centralizing procedure that follows. NOTE:Air bag sliding contacts on vehicles with stability assist have a raised arrow on the outer cover which will align with the steering wheel rotation sensor indicator when the air bag sliding contact is correctly centralized. NOTE:Using suitable tape, secure the air bag sliding contact in the correct position. Centralize the air bag sliding contact. - Turn the air bag sliding contact in a counterclockwise direction until a resistance is felt.
- Turn the air bag sliding contact in a clockwise direction until a resistance is felt, approximately four and one half turns.
- Turn the air bag sliding contact in a counterclockwise direction until the raised arrow aligns with the steering wheel rotation sensor indicator or the spring loaded plunger locks the air bag sliding contact (approximately two and one quarter turns).
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CAUTION:If the vehicle is left unattended by the technician between centralizing the air bag sliding contact and installing the steering wheel, the centralizing procedure must be repeated. Install the steering column. | Vehicles with stability assist | | -
WARNING:If the electronic stability program warning light comes on after installing the steering column, the system must be re-configured. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. Re-configure the electronic stability program. For additional information, refer to WDS. | |
