Push Button Ignition Switch: Removal

Remove the instrument panel lower cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the center panel assembly.
CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.
1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the meter visor.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Attached To Meter Visor
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2. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the top of the center panel. (A), (B)
3. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the center of the center panel. (C), (D)
4. Release the clips at the bottom of the center panel and remove the center panel assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Center Panel Assembly Clips
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Remove the screws and release the claws, then detach the starter cover assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Cover Assembly Screws And Claws
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Release the claws and remove the push button ignition switch from the starter cover assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Push Button Ignition Switch
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