NOTICE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

1. REMOVE MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU

(a) Disconnect the 2 ECU connectors.

(b) Remove the 2 screws and ECU.

2. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER

(a) Using a screwdriver, widen the claws attached to the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.).

(b) Pull out the transponder key amplifier with the claws open.

NOTICE:

Using excessive force may damage the case.

3. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the steering column in a vise.

(b) Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.

(c) Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.119 to 0.159 in.) drill, drill a hole in the 2 tapered-head bolts.

(d) Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 tapered-head bolts, and then remove the upper steering column with switch bracket and the steering lock bracket from the steering column.

4. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ACC position.

(b) Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

5. REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.

6. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID

(a) Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid from the steering lock.

7. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the ignition switch from the steering lock.