Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement).




3. Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the RUN position.




4. Depress the retainer through the lock housing access hole (1) with a small Allen wrench or similar pick-type tool.
5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock housing.

Installation Procedure

1. If you are installing a new ignition lock cylinder, code the lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition (Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition).




2. Turn the key to the RUN position and insert ignition lock cylinder into the lock housing.
3. Turn the key to the LOCK position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement).
5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).