Ignition Lock Cylinder

This article updated with TSB 02-02-35-001.

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT - ON VEHICLE

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
- Air bag deployment
- Personal injury
- Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
- Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

- If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system.

2. Disable the SIR system. Disabling
3. Lower the hush and knee bolster. Service and Repair






4. Remove the screws that retain the lower steering column trim cover to the steering column.
5. Remove the lower steering column trim cover by tilting the trim cover down and slide it back in order to disengage the locking tabs.
6. Remove the screws that retain the upper steering column trim cover to the steering column.






7. With the key installed, turn the key to the RUN position.
8. Gently lift the upper trim cover up so that you may install an allen wrench into the hole on top of the lock cylinder housing. Push down on the allen wrench to release the tab on the lock cylinder inside the lock cylinder housing.






9. Slide the lock cylinder out of the lock cylinder housing.

Installation Procedure






1. Align the upper steering column trim cover.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the screws that retain the upper steering column trim cover to the steering column. Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screws to 1.4 Nm (12 in. lbs.)






3. Install the key into the lock cylinder.

Important: The gears between the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing must be in the correct position. Failure to do so will cause a misalignment of the gears in the ignition switch and the lock cylinder houseing, which may result in a NO START or BATTERY DRAIN.

4. Use a screwdriver to rotate the lock cylinder housing gear clockwise to the start position, allowing it to spring return into the RUN position.






5. Align the lock cylinder and install into the lock cylinder housing.
6. Install the lower steering column trim cover.
7. Install the screws that retain the lower steering column trim cover to the steering column. Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs)
8. Install the steering wheel.
9. Install the hush and knee bolster. Service and Repair
10. Enable the SIR system. Enabling
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Perform the PASSLOCK learn procedure. PASSLOCK - Reprogramming Auto Learn