Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1395

19 - 10 COLUMN
IGNITION SWITCH (Continued)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION SWITCH
TEST AND REPAIR
If the key removal effort is excessive on a vehicle
with a automatic transmission first adjust the shift
linkage, (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRAN-
SAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 46RE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE -
ADJUSTMENTS).
If the ignition switch effort is excessive remove the
ignition key cylinder from the steering column. (Refer
to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOCK CYLINDER
HOUSING - REMOVAL). Check the turning effort of
the key cylinder. If the ignition key cylinder effort is
excessive replace the key cylinder. If the ignition key
cylinder operates properly look for the following con-
ditions.
REMOVAL
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for
cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed
first before removing ignition switch.
(1) Remove the negative (ground) cable from the
battery.
(2) Disable the airbag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the lower and upper shrouds.
(4) Remove key cylinder. (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/COLUMN/LOCK
REMOVAL).
(5) Disconnect the lower clockspring connectors.
(6) Remove the wire retainer from the tilt lever
bracket.
(7) Remove the tilt lever mounting screws to gain
access to the ignition switch mounting screws.
(8) For columns without tilt remove the bracket to
gain access to the ignition switch mounting screws.
(Fig. 7)
(9) Disconnect the electrical connector at rear of
ignition switch (Fig. 8).
(10) Remove ignition switch mounting screw.
(11) Using a small screwdriver, push on locking
tab and remove switch from steering column.
INSTALLATION
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for
cylinder Installation. The key cylinder must be
installed after installing the ignition switch.
(1) Before installing ignition switch, rotate the slot
in the switch to the ON position.
(2) Connect the electrical connector to rear of the
ignition switch. Make sure that locking tabs are fully
seated into wiring connector.
(3) Position switch to column and install tamper
proof screw. Tighten screw to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the tilt lever bracket mounting screws.
Tighten screw to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lbs.).
CYLINDER HOUSING
Fig. 7 IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT TILT
1 - Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
2 - Non-Tilt Mounitng Bracket Screws
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Fig. 8 IGNITION SWITCH
1 - Ignition Switch
2 - Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
(5) If the column is equipped with a non-tilt install
the bracket. Tighten screw to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lbs.)
(Fig. 7)
(6) Insert the wire retainer to the tilt lever
bracket.
(7) Reconnect the lower clockspring connectors.
(8) Install the key cylinder.
(9) Install the Upper and lower shrouds.
(10) Install steering column lower cover.
(11) Enable the airbag system. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTAL-
LATION).
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