Repair Procedure B

1. Remove the gauge block.

2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the radio station presets, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.





4. Using a center-punch and a hammer, carefully "walk out" the two bolts from the steering column bracket. Discard the bolts. Before you discard the bracket, write down the alphanumerics stamped on the center of it. You'll need them for step 29.





5. Remove the ignition switch body from the ignition switch by disconnecting the ignition switch connector (CLs) or by removing the screws (TLs). Discard the screws (TLs). Leave the electrical portion of the ignition switch in the vehicle.





6. Remove the immobilizer receiver unit from the ignition switch body, and disconnect the receiver unit connector. Discard the two screws.





7. Remove the illumination ring from the ignition switch body, and disconnect the illumination ring connector:

^ Insert the key, and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

^ Remove and discard the two screws from the illumination ring.

^ Pull the illumination ring partially away from the ignition switch to clear its micro-switch from the interlock switch pin.

^ Remove the key, the illumination ring, and the interlock switch pin. Discard the interlock switch pin.

8. Insert the key, and keep the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) position.





9. Insert an extractor wire into the lock cylinder roll pin hole. Then, while pushing the key into the ignition switch, tilt and rotate the extractor wire to "walk" the roll pin out of its hole. Discard the roll pin.

NOTE:
If you don't have an extractor wire, use a pushpin.





10. Pull the lock cylinder body out of the ignition switch body. If the lock cylinder spring also comes out, put it back into the ignition switch body.





11. Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise to expose the lock cylinder inner collar roll pin. Then, while supporting the lock cylinder shaft on a flat surface, carefully remove the inner collar roll pin with the roll pin punch and a small hammer. Discard the roll pin.





12. Wipe off the end of the lock cylinder shaft with a clean cloth, then turn the key to the LOCK (0) position.





13. Slide the inner collar oft the lock cylinder shaft, and remove the shaft from the lock cylinder body. Retain the lock cylinder shaft. Discard the inner collar and the lock cylinder body.

NOTE:
Do not remove the key from the lock cylinder shaft. If you do, the tumblers will fall out.





14. Remove the slider key from the lock cylinder shaft, and install the new slider key from the kit.





15. Apply Permalube grease to a new lock cylinder body and a new inner collar in the areas shown below.





16. Insert the lock cylinder shaft into the new lock cylinder body, then turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.





17. With the roll pin notch on the inner collar facing up, slide the collar onto the lock cylinder shaft. Carefully install a new (long) roll pin using the roll pin punch and a small hammer. Make sure the roll pin is centered.





18. Turn the key to the LOCK (0) position, then remove it. Slide the lock cylinder body into the ignition switch body.





19. Install a new (short) roll pin in the hole on the lock cylinder body with a 6 mm (or larger diameter) flat punch and a small hammer. Do not use the roll pin punch to drive the new roll pin. When correctly installed, the top of the roll pin is flush with the lock cylinder body.

NOTICE
To avoid damaging the lock cylinder shaft and its tumblers, do not drive the roll pin past its flush position on the lock cylinder body.

NOTE:
The new roll pin is about 1/2 mm longer than the original one. Do not install the original roll pin; it cannot be fully seated in the new lock cylinder body.





20. Wipe off any debris from the interlock lever's sliding surface on the ignition switch with a clean cloth or a cotton swab.

NOTE:
To keep debris out of the ignition switch, do not clean it with compressed air.





21. Attach the slide hammer to a new lever pin, then insert the lever into the ignition switch body, and seat the pin with the slide hammer.





22. Use vernier calipers to measure the installed height of the lever pin. The height should be close to the measurement you made in step 5 of the inspection procedure. If the height is more than 5.3 mm, the pin is not seated. If needed, reattach the slide hammer, and seat the pin.

NOTE:
It's normal for the interlock lever to be loose, even when the pin is fully seated.





23. Install a new lever spring on the lever. Make sure you attach the ends of the spring correctly:

^ The left end goes into the slot on the ignition switch.

^ The right end goes behind the notch on the interlock lever.

^ Once the spring is correctly installed, make sure the lever moves freely and returns properly.





24. Apply a small amount of Permalube grease to a new interlock switch pin, then carefully install the pin on the lock cylinder body.

NOTE:
Make sure the pin is installed, or the interlock function will not work.

25. Install the illumination ring and the immobilizer receiver unit on the ignition switch body with four new screws.





26. Install the interlock solenoid on the ignition switch body with a new screw. Make sure the groove of the solenoid plunger is in the fork on the interlock lever.

27. Install a new plastic cover on the interlock solenoid.

25. Attach the ignition switch body to the electrical portion of the ignition switch by connecting the ignition switch connector (CLs) or by installing new screws (TLs).

29. Install the ignition switch on the steering column with two new shear bolts and a new steering column bracket. Tighten the bolts only finger-tight.

NOTE:
Make sure the alphanumerics stamped on the new bracket match those on the original bracket.

30. Reconnect the illumination ring and the immobilizer receiver unit connectors.

31. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

32. Set the parking brake, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

33. With the brake pedal pressed, shift the transmission to Neutral.

34. Try to turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the LOCK position five times.

^ If you cannot turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, your repair was successful; go to step 37.

^ If you can turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, go to step 35.

35. Remove the solenoid cover. Make sure the groove of the solenoid plunger is installed in the fork on the interlock lever. Also make sure the interlock switch pin is installed on the ignition switch body (see step 24).

^ If needed, correct the position of the solenoid plunger and install the switch pin, then go to step 36.

^ If the solenoid plunger and the switch pin are correctly installed, there is an electrical problem with the interlock system; refer to the Automatic Transmission section of the appropriate service manual for troubleshooting information. Once the interlock is working normally, go to step 36.

36. Install the solenoid cover.

37. Make sure the ignition switch turns freely. Then remove the key, and make sure the steering column lock works correctly. If needed, reposition the ignition switch to make the lock work.

35. Tighten the two steering column shear bolts until their heads twist off.

39. Install the steering column covers.

40. Enter the radio anti-theft code and the navigation system anti-theft code (if equipped), then enter the radio station presets, and set the clock.





41. Center-punch a completion mark above the sixth character of the engine compartment VIN.