Electrical System

Ignition Switch Replacement

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  • Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
  • Disconnect the lead connectors [A].
Ignition Switch Replacement

  • Remove: Steering Stem Head (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal in the Steering chapter)
  • Using a small chisel or punch [A], turn out the Torx bolts.
  • Pull out the ignition switch from the steering stem head.
Ignition Switch Replacement

  • Register the more than two ignition keys (see key Registration).
  • Tighten a new Torx bolt [A] until the bolt head [B] is broken [C].
  • Run the leads correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Ignition Switch Replacement

Test yourself

A quick Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.