Key Release Button

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.

1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position.

2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

3. Remove the tilt wheel handle.

4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

5. Remove the key release button.

1. Remove the key release button bolt.

2. Remove the release button handle and the spring.

Installation

1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.