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i need to change ignition switch need to know how to safely disconnect air bag

Submitted: 638 days and 7 hours ago.
Category: Chevy
Value: $9
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1995 Chevrolet S10 4.3 v6

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Posted by ase_master327 638 days and 7 hours ago.

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Just pull the fuse.

Need to know which one?, or maybe even a set of instructions for the whole job?

We are talking about the key lock cylinder, or the electronic switch?

638 days and 7 hours ago.

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which fuse to pull and it is an electronic switch

Posted by ase_master327 638 days and 6 hours ago.

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Disconnect the negative battery cable, and remove the fuse panel cover

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Look at the diagram on the back of the fuse panel cover to identify the location of the air bag fuse

 

 

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Fig. 1: Exploded view of the ignition and key alarm switch

  1. Remove the column shroud halves.

  2. Remove the column-to-dash attaching bolts and slowly lower the steering column, making sure that it is supported.

  3. Remove the multifunction switch if necessary.

  4. Remove the key alarm switch, if equipped by gently prying the alarm switch retaining clip with a small screwdriver. Rotate the alarm switch 1/4 in. (6mm) turn and remove.

  1. Make sure that the switch is in the LOCK position. If the lock cylinder is out, pull the switch rod up to the stop, then go down one detent.

  2. Remove the two screws and the switch.

To install:

  1. Before installation, make sure the switch is in the LOCK position.

  2. Install the switch using the original screws. Tighten the screws to 12 inch. lbs. (1.4 Nm).

  3. Install the key alarm switch, if equipped . Make sure the retaining clip is parallel to the lock cylinder. Rotate the alarm switch 1/4 in. (6mm) turn until locked in place.

  4. Install the multifunction switch if removed.

  1. Replace the column. Tighten the nuts to 22 ft. lbs. (29 Nm); the bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).

  2. Install the column shroud halves.

Put the air bag fuse back in, and connect the negative battery cable.

638 days and 6 hours ago.

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do i need to drop the steering column can change electrical switch without doing so i beleive

Posted by ase_master327 638 days and 6 hours ago.

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You have to drop it out, even if you CAN do it without dropping it out, it will take twice as long to do it.

It will take an hour to 1 1/2 hrs to do it anyways.

638 days and 6 hours ago.

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can you show me a picture of the electrical switch?

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If you click on the third picture from the top, in the instructions, it is part number 2 in the diagram. 2 screws hold it on, and there is a wiring harness running down the length of the steering column.

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638 days and 3 hours ago.

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can you show me the alarm switch and the malfunction switch on the diagram

Posted by ase_master327 638 days and 2 hours ago.

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same thing

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