Non-Functional Lock Cylinder

[1][2]Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Non-Functional

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(s) to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply.

2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the deactivation procedure.

Deactivate the Supplemental Restraints System (SRS).

3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering wheel removal and installation procedure.

Remove the steering wheel.





4. Twist off the cap from the [1][2]ignition switch lock cylinder.





5. Remove the [1][2]ignition switch lock cylinder.
- Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
- Use a 3/8-inch diameter drill to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the [1][2]ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
- Remove and discard the [1][2]ignition switch lock cylinder and drill shavings from the steering column.

6. CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and retainer prior to removal.





Remove the bearing retainer.





7. Remove the bearing and the gear.
- Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.

8. NOTE: Use a new [1][2]ignition switch lock cylinder.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify [1][2]ignition switch lock cylinder operation.

9. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the reactivation procedure.

Reactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).