Well if anyone has ever replaced there ignition switch they know its a big job. for those that have not this is what I did. Hopefully not forgetting any thing.
1. Unhook the battery.
2. Take the 4 screws out that hold the IP cluster housing.
3. Then you need to pull the cargo box from the console.
4. You then remove the two screws that hold the outer console trim plate and wiggle and pull up to remove it.
5. Then there is 3 screws to remove 2 at the front of the inner console trim plate and 1 in the bottom of the ashtray then remove.
6. Next 2 screws that hold the front storage compartment in and pull it out
7. You now remove the knee bolster 2 nuts at the lower end by the hood release and 4 across the top.
8. Next remove the steering column reinforcement plate 4 screws.
9. Then you need to remove the plastic wire protector at the lower end of the column just squeeze and pull out.
10 Now to the air bag 4 torx screws behind the back of the wheel.
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR BATTERY HAS BEEN DISCONECTED FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES
11. Unplug the air bag there is a blue clip you pull out then pull apart connector and the 2 horn connectors. Always hold the air bag facing away from you and set it facing up on a table some were.12. You then need a steering puller to remove the wheel.
13. Now you remove retaining ring that hold the coil assembly in place.
MAKE SURE YOU YOU MARK THE POSITION OF THE COIL ASSEMBLY TO BE SURE YOU REPLACE IT WITHOUT LETTING IT ROTATE
14. Pull coil assembly out and let hang.15. Now you need another special tool that will compress the lock shaft. you screw it on to the end of the wheel shaft and compress the lock shaft to remove the retaining ring that holds it in place
16. Once the ring is off you pull the lock shaft out and the cam assembly turn signal canceling assembly the spring and other parts I didn't remove.
17. You now remove the 3 screws that hold the turn signal switch assembly and pull forward the turn assembly.
18. Now there is a switch assembly buzzer to pullout you take a paper clip and push up on the retaining clip that hold this buzzer in place and remove.
19. Finally you are ready to remove the ignition lock cylinder. Remove the lock retaining screw that holds the cylinder in place.
20 Now unhook wire at lower end of the column and attach a piece of wire to the end and pull up through the column.while removing the switch.
21. Now you have the wire to attach to the new switch wire and pull back through the column.
22. Now you put every thing back together.
Thanks to members of the Reatta forums for this information.
