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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove steering column covers Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition switch Remove the screw retaining the switch to the steering column
Yes and No. As far as the steering column no, that is part of the chassis electrical system. The ignition is part of the power train.
A steering column is found in a vehicle. It is the column to which the steering wheel is attached, and commonly also provides attachments for indicators. The ignition key is also often found on the steering column.
Disconnect the negative battery cable, using a socket. Remove the lower steering column shroud, using screwdriver. Lower the steering column by removing the three 15 mm nuts in the column support bracket on the instrument panel, using a socket. Pull the electrical plug out of the ignition switch. Remove the two bolts securing the ignition switch to the steering column, using the appropriate socket. Lift the ignition switch off the column. Hope this helps.
switch removal1. disconnect negative battery cable2. remove the steering wheel3. unplug the wires from the switch, remove the bolts and lift switch off steering column ignition lock cylinder removal1. disconnect negative battery cable2. remove the steering wheel3. remove the knee bolster and steering column cover screws4. separate the steering column covers and pull the upper cover up for access to the lock release tab5. with the key in the acc position, depress the release tab, then pull the lock cylinder straight out and remove it from the steering column.
On the steering column
Lower the steering colunm. the ignition switch is located on the top of the steering column about 6 inches from the firewall.
To replace Ignition Switch, first you have to remove the old one. To do this you disconnect battery ground cable. Remove the upper steering column shroud by removing the five self-tapping screws. Remove tilt steering column lock lever, Remove lower steering column shroud, disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector, turn ignition switch lock cylinder to the "run" position, remove the two screws retaining ignition switch, and finally unhook the ignition switch from the actuator. Now to install the new one.Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the "run" position. You can test for the "run" position by rotating the ignition switch lock cylinder approximately 90 degrees from the "lock" position. Hook up the ignition switch into the actuator. You might have to move the ignition switch slightly back and forth to align the ignition switch mounting holes with the lock cylinder housing threaded holes. Install retaining screws. Connect electrical connector to ignition switch. Connect battery ground cable. Check ignition switch for proper operation, including start and accessory positions. Also, make certain that the column is in the "locked" position. Then Install upper steering column shroud. Install the lower steering column shroud and tilt steering column lock lever.
Older Chevy's have a steering lock when the key isn't in the ignition.
1988 gmc safari Steering column switches and ignition key lock cylinder replacement?
Right hand side of the steering column.Right hand side of the steering column.
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