Ignition Switch: Installation

Place ignition switch in center detent ("OFF" position). Feed wires down through space between housing and jacket. Position switch in housing and tighten 3 retaining screws.

Fig 1: Depressing Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab Chrysler Corp. Models with Standard Steering Columns

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1. Place ignition lock in "ACC" position by holding switch in left hand and actuator rod in right hand. Move slider to extreme left ("ACC" position).
2. Fit actuator rod into slider and mount switch to column using 2 retaining screws. Push switch down lightly to remove lash in actuator rod, then tighten mounting screws to 35 INCH lbs.
   CAUTION: When tightening screws, do not move switch from detent position.

Position switch in "LOCK" (second detent from top). Place switch at right angles to column and insert push rod. Align switch on bracket and tighten screws. Reinstall connector and connect battery cable. Check switch for proper operation.

1. When installing switch, both locking mechanisms at top of column and switch itself must be in "LOCK" position. To hold mechanical parts of column in "LOCK" position, place shift lever in "PARK" (Automatic transmission) or reverse (Manual transmission), turn key to "LOCK" position and remove key.
2. Pull switch plunger out as far as it will go then move it in one detent ("LOCK" position). Insert a 1/16" drill bit into locking hole on top of switch. Switch is now pinned in "LOCK" position.
3. Connect switch plunger to actuator rod. Position switch on column and loosely install retaining nuts. Move switch up and down to locate mid-position of rod lash then tighten retaining nuts.

1. With lock cylinder in "OFF-UNLOCK" position (Tilt or Telescope columns) or "OFF" position (Standard column), insert a small screwdriver into hole in switch and move slide portion of switch to top position.
2. On Standard column models, move slider part of switch back one detent ("OFF" position). Fit actuator rod into slider hole and loosely assemble switch on steering column. On Standard column, tighten retaining screws to 35 INCH lbs.

   On other columns, lightly push switch down column to remove slack in rod, then tighten screws to 35 INCH lbs torque. Connect wiring and check operation of switch.

   Fig 1: Rod Actuated Ignition Switch Common to All Models

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