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 (1) and turn the key to the RUN position.





4. Push a pick-type tool into the access hole (1) in the ignition and start switch housing and press the ignition lock cylinder lock tab down.

5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the ignition and start switch housing.

Installation Procedure

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





2. Turn the key to the RUN position and the insert ignition lock cylinder (1) into the ignition and start switch 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.