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Key/Lock Cylinder

KEY/LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the housing opposite the ignition switch. The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different detents:
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the tilt lever attaching screw. Remove lever.
3. Remove the upper and lower covers from the steering column.
4. Turn the ignition key to the run position. When ignition switch is in the run position, the lock cylinder retaining tab will depress.





5. Depress tab and slide lock cylinder out of housing.

INSTALLATION
The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the housing opposite the ignition switch. The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different detents:
1. Install key in lock cylinder. Turn key to run position (retaining tab on lock cylinder can be depressed).





2. The shaft at the end of the lock cylinder aligns with the socket in the end of the housing. To align the socket with the lock cylinder, ensure the socket is in the Run position.





3. Align the lock cylinder with the grooves in the housing. Slide the lock cylinder into the housing until the tab sticks through the opening in the housing.
4. Turn key to Off position. Remove key.
5. If the vehicle has column shift and a new lock cylinder was used, install and adjust a new interlock cassette. If the vehicle has a floor shift, adjust the interlock cable when the lock cylinder is replaced. Refer to the Floor Shift Interlock Adjustment.
6. Install upper and lower cover on steering column.
7. Install tilt lever.
8. Connect negative cable to battery.