Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 410

8D - 28 IGNITION SYSTEM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Remove ignition switch mounting screws. Use
tamper proof torx b i t Snap-on TTXR20A2 or equiva­
lent to remove the screws (Fig. 66) or (Fig. 67).
Fig. 66 Ignition Switch Screw Removal
SWITCH 958D-61
Fig. 67 Ignition Switch Screw Removal
(5) Gently pull switch away from column. Release
connector locks on 7-terminal wiring connector, then
remove connector from ignition switch.
(6) Release connector lock on 4-terminal connector,
then remove connector from ignition switch (Fig. 68).
(7) To remove key cylinder from ignition switch:
KEY-IN SWITCH & MULTI-FUNCTION
Fig. 68 Key-ln-Switch and Halo Lamp Connector
(a) Insert key in ignition switch. Turn key to
LOCK position. Using a TTXR20A2 or equivalent
torx bit, remove key cylinder retaining screw and
bracket (Fig. 69) or (Fig. 70).
(b) Rotate key clockwise to the OFF position.
Key cylinder will unseat from ignition switch (Fig.
71). When key cylinder is unseated, it will be
approximately 1/8 inch away from ignition switch
halo light ring. Do not attempt to remove key
cylinder at this time.
(c) With key cylinder in unseated position, rotate
key counterclockwise to the lock position and
remove key.
958D-62
Fig. 69 Key Cylinder Retaining Screw