Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 794

Fig. 25: Ignition Switch Mounting Screws & Non-Tilt Mounting Bracket Screws
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5. If the column is non-tilt install the bracket. Tighten screws (2) to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.). See Fig. 25

1 - Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
2 - Non-Tilt Mounting Bracket Screws

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Fig. 26: Identifying Key Cylinder, Gear Shift Lever, Mounting holes, Steering Column & Ignition
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6. Position the wire retainer into the tilt lever bracket.

7. Reconnect the lower clockspring connectors.

8. Install the key cylinder (1)

9. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds.

10. Enable the airbag system. Refer to INSTALLATION .

SWITCH-KEY-IN IGNITION

DESCRIPTION

1 - KEY CYLINDER
2 - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
3 - MOUNTING HOLES
4 - STEERING COLUMN
5 - IGNITION SWITCH

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KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH

The key-in ignition switch is integral to the ignition switch, which is mounted on the left side of the steering
column. It closes a path to ground for the Central Timer Module (CTM) when the ignition key is inserted in the
ignition key cylinder and the driver door ajar switch is closed (driver door is open). The key-in ignition switch
opens the ground path when the key is removed from the ignition key cylinder. The ground path is also opened
when the driver door ajar switch is open (driver door is closed).

The key-in ignition switch cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the entire ignition switch must be
replaced, refer to REMOVAL .

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY LOCK CYLINDER

ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS

For ignition switch electrical schematics, refer to Ignition Switch in the appropriate Electrical Wiring Diagrams
article.

MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS (KEY DIFFICULT TO ROTATE)

Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .

CYLINDER-KEY/LOCK

REMOVAL

LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING

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Fig. 27: Key, Key Cylinder & Retaining Pin Holes
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The ignition key (1) must be in the key cylinder (2) for cylinder removal.

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.

2. Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from steering column.

3. Place shifter in PARK position.

4. A retaining pin is located at side of key cylinder assembly (2). See Fig. 27.

1 - KEY
2 - KEY CYLINDER
3 - RETAINING PIN HOLE

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