How do you replace the ignition switch?

Answer 1

I would take it to the dealer. Especially if you have an airbag.

REMOVAL

Battery Cable At Shock Tower

1. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower.
2. Unplug field circuit from generator.

Wiring Connections

1. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
2. Loosen top mounting ear bolt.

Generator

1. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove. Be careful not to lose nut.
2. Loosen adjusting bolt on idler to allow removal of the generator drive belt. Refer to Cooling System.
3. Remove pivot bolt, do not drop spacer.
4. Remove top mounting ear bolt.
5. Remove upper generator bracket.
6. Remove generator.

INSTALLATION

1. For installation, reverse above procedures. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart at the rear Starting and Charging/Charging System/Charging.

Answer 2

remove the knee panel under dash 4 bolts then remove colum plate 2 bolts pull wheel down switch is down colum on top about middle ways down u should be able to figure it out from their just make sure that u unhook the cloths hanger like rod from it before you start tugging.

Answer 3

i had to replace the ignition switch on my 94 sunbird 2 weeks ago...mine has no airbag, and hopefully for this repair yours doesnt either. you have to remove the steering wheel. on the ignition switch there is a bolt that simply screws out. i dont think i had to remove anything else...maybe the turn signal switch, but nothing major. remove the ignition switch, and replace with the new one. line up the bolt holes, and replace bolt. put steering wheel back on, and youre done.

Answer 4

AnswerThe best way to find out is go to your local auto parts store, ask for a haynes or chiltons manual on your vehicle. This will tell you everything you need to know about working on your vehicle. Its a complicated job, uaually requires special tools to remove the steering column.

its kinda a pain, but i had to do it as it was causing my GA's security feature to engage and not allow my car to start...i paid about $170 for a new ignition cylinder. had to remover the radio and parts that cover the steering column. removed wiring harness that go to the cylinder and used old keys to remove the cylinder.....then reverse order...hope that helps some

Answer 5

disconnect battery. remove steering wheel. remove turn signal switch. remove the buzzer switch with nedle nose pliers. then place key in ignition and set to lock position. remove lock cylinder retaining screw. then pull cylinder straight out.disconnect passkey connector from bulkhead and remove retaining clip.use a wire to aid in installation of pulling harness through column.

Answer 6

Disconnect battery, then remove steering wheel. If you look in Haynes book in chapter 12 it gives you a good description. You will need special tool to remove and install switch. If you are talking about the lockworks, it is the same process.

Answer 7

How do you replace an ignition switch on Toyota corolla 1997

Answer 8

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Answer 9

There is a small pin under the steering column that you push in to release the ignition switch and it just pulls out. To put in the new one simply push it into place.