IGNITION KEY CYLINDER LIGHT > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY


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  1. Straighten the front wheels.

  1. Using a T30 "torx" socket, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.



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  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.

    CAUTION:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.



4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.

  1. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)



5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER


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  1. Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.



6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER


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  1. Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.



7. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER


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  1. Using a screwdriver, widen the claw hanging onto the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.039 in.).

  1. Pull out the transponder key amplifier with the claw open.