Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
2. Place shifter in PARK position.
3. Remove tilt-wheel lever (pulls out).

Lower Shroud Screws:

4. Remove 2 lower shroud screws (size T25).

Shroud Pivot Point:

5. Upper and lower shrouds are snapped together at sides. Pivot points for lower and upper shrouds is at rear of shrouds. Lower shroud is hooked to pins on upper shroud. Tilt lower shroud down for removal.

Upper Shroud Screws:

6. Remove 2 upper shroud screws (size T5) and remove upper shroud from steering column.
7. Ignition key must be in key cylinder for cylinder removal.
a. Rotate and hold key in START position.

Lock Cylinder Retainer Pin Access Hole:

b. Position a 1/16" pin punch into lock cylinder retainer pin access hole.
c. Press in on pin punch to release lock cylinder retainer pin while releasing key to RUN position.
d. Pull lock cylinder out for removal.

INSTALLATION
1.
a. Place key into lock cylinder.
b. Place key lock cylinder into steering column by aligning positioning tab on lock cylinder to positioning slot on steering column. Locking tab should also be aligned to locking tab slot.
c. Press on lock cylinder until retaining pin engages.
d. Rotate key to OFF position.
e. Check for proper retention of lock cylinder by attempting to pull out on lock cylinder.
2. A 2-5/8" long plastic spacer is attached to inside of upper shroud. Before positioning shroud to column, verify spacer is tightened to upper shroud.
3. Position upper shroud to steering column.
4. Install 2 upper shroud screws.
5. Position rubber shields for shift lever and multi-function switch into upper shroud.
6. Position lower shroud hooks into pins on upper shroud.
7. Snap lower shroud to upper shroud.
8. Install 2 lower shroud screws.
9. Install tilt-wheel lever (snaps in).
10. Shifter should lock in PARK position when key is in LOCK position. Shifter should unlock when key rotated to ON position.
11. Check for proper operation of ignition switch in ACCESSORY, LOCK, OFF; ON, RUN, and START positions.
12. Steering wheel should lock when key is in LOCK position. Rotate steering wheel to verify. Steering wheel should unlock when key is rotated to ON position.
13. Connect negative battery cable to battery.