FixVault

Unlock Warning Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column assembly (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the upper instrument panel (See REMOVAL ).

  8. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the front console box (See REMOVAL ).

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See REMOVAL )
  19. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  (See REMOVAL )
  20. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobilizer System)  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See STOP LIGHT SWITCH )
  25. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  27. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  28. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  29. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  30. REMOVE SOLENOID WIRE (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  31. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  32. REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the unlock warning switch assembly by pushing up the center part and releasing the 2 claws.

      HINT:

      Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.

    Fig 1: Identifying Unlock Warning Switch Assembly And Claws
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