Ignition Lock Cylinder

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the ignition battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
4. Position the steering wheel half way between the upper and lower tilt stops (if necessary).
5. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
6. If equipped remove the manual tilt lever.
7. Remove the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws (4).
8. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower steering column trim cover.





9. Remove the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw (2).





10. Lift the upper steering column trim cover to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.





11. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the START position.
12. Using the bent tip awl, push down on the ignition lock cylinder retaining pin.
13. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.





14. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock module.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the ignition lock cylinder to the lock module assembly by doing the following:
1.1. Align the positioning slot and locking tab slot on the lock module assembly to the positioning tab and locking tab on the ignition lock cylinder.
1.2. Push the ignition lock cylinder into the lock module assembly until the locking tab locks against the locking tab.





2. Install the upper steering column trim cover (1) to the steering column.
3. Install the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw (2).
- Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screws to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).





4. Connect the lower steering column trim cover (2) to the closeout shroud.
5. Install the lower steering column trim cover retaining screw (4).
- Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
6. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement
7. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
8. Connect the ignition battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.