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(12) Remove t h e i g n i t i o n switch key lamp.
(13) The key/lock cylinder can be removed w h e n i n
any
position r a n g i n g
from
ACCESSORY t o O N .
However, t h e L O C K position is recommended be-
cause o f i t s accessible location.
(14) Insert a t h i n tool (small screwdriver or s h i m -
stock) into t h e slot adjacent t o t h e switch a t t a c h i n g
screw boss ( r i g h t - h a n d slot) a n d depress t h e s p r i n g
l a t c h located a t the bottom of the slot, w h i c h releases
t h e key/lock cylinder. Remove t h e key/lock cylinder
(Fig. 29).
Fig. 29 Key/Lock Cylinder Removal
I f t h e k e y / l o c k c y l i n d e r i s n o t r e m o v e d b e f o r e
t h e s w i t c h , i t m u s t b e i n t h e O N p o s i t i o n t o r e -
m o v e t h e b u z z e r / c h i m e s w i t c h .
CAUTION: if the wedge spring (Fig. 30) is dropped
during removal, it could fall into the column and
this will require complete steering column disas-
sembly to retrieve the spring.
(15) The buzzer/chime switch can be pulled s t r a i g h t
out of the h o u s i n g (Fig. 30). Use a "straightened" pa-
per clip (or a s i m i l a r section of stiff wire) w i t h a hook
bent on one end t o " h o o k " t h e exposed wedge s p r i n g
loop, t h e n p u l l s t r a i g h t out on t h e w i r e t o remove
b o t h t h e s p r i n g and t h e switch.
(16) Remove the three housing cover screws and re-
move t h e housing cover (Fig. 25). W i t h t h e cover re-
moved, t h e wash/wipe switch c a n be removed. I f
necessary, t h e wash/wipe switch pivot p i n can be
forced out w i t h a p u n c h (Fig. 31). Also, i f necessary,
the t i l t - l e v e r slot (opening) shield and t h e d i m m e r
switch actuator rod c a n be removed from t h e cover.
(17) Place t h e steering column i n t h e complete U P
position. Remove t h e t i l t spring retainer w i t h a large
P h i l l i p s screwdriver.
Insert t h e screwdriver
i n t h e
opening;
force
i t i n w a r d
approximately
3/16 of-
an-inch; rotate i t approximately
1/8 of-a-turn coun-
Fig. 30 Key Buzzer/Chime Switch & Wedge Spring
Fig. 31 Wash/Wipe Switch Pivot Pin Removal
terclockwise u n t i l t h e "ears" a l i g n w i t h t h e slots i n
the housing; and remove t h e retainer, t h e s p r i n g and
the guide ( F i g . 32).
Fig. 32 Tilt Spring Retainer Removal
(18) Remove t h e dimmer switch attaching screws.
Remove t h e d i m m e r switch. Separate t h e d i m m e r
s w i t c h f r o m t h e rod by p u l l i n g i t away from t h e rod.
(19) Push t h e upper steering column shaft i n w a r d
sufficiently t o remove the shaft inner race "seat" and
the i n n e r race.
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