How to Replace the Ignition Switch on My 1990 Mazda B2200
- 1). Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. Remove the five screws that hold the lower steering column cover in place, with a screwdriver.
- 2). Pull the upper and lowers steering column cover halves apart from each other and remove them.
- 3). Examine the rear of the ignition tumbler. The ignition tumbler is where you insert the ignition key. Locate the wiring harness that plugs into the rear of the tumbler.
- 4). Pull the harness from the rear of the tumbler by pressing the locking button and pulling it out.
- 5). Loosen and remove the screw from the rear of the tumbler using a screwdriver. This screw holds the switch inside the tumbler.
- 6). Pull the switch from the rear of the tumbler.
- 7). Press the new switch into the rear of the tumbler.
- 8). Tighten the one screw with a screwdriver.
- 9). Plug the wiring harness into the switch at the rear of the tumbler.
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Place the steering column plastic back into place and tighten the five screws. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
