xA L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE) (2006)
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
a. Remove the 3 screws, cover lower and upper.
HINT: Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as necessary to remove the 3 screws and cover lower.
3. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
a. Disconnect the 2 connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column.
4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
a. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
b. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) drill, drill a hole in the 2 bolt heads.
c. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts, clamp and steering column upper with switch bracket.