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Steering Column Lock - Replace

SECTION: 57

No: 12

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Model:
90 - 91 MY SEDANS

Date: APRIL, 1991

KEY POINTS:
LOCK BARREL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

ISSUE:

Steering column lock barrel replacement procedure.

This procedure is not included in the Repair Manual or any other Service Literature.

ACTION:

^ Remove the instrument panel illumination knob.

^ Remove the steering column lower cowl. (It is not necessary to remove the top cowl).

^ Turn the key to the auxiliary position.

^ Depress the lock barrel retaining pin (Fig. 1 A) and remove the lock barrel.

NOTE:
To depress the retaining pin, use a 1/16" welding rod with a 90~ bend 1/4" from the end of the rod.

^ Insert the key into the new lock barrel assembly.

^ Align the lock barrel to the steering column lock and install the lock barrel. Make sure that the retaining peg has engaged.

^ Check the operation of the lock and install the lower cowl and the panel illumination knob.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Fault Code: BXY
Repair Operation Number: 57.40.29
Time Allowance: 0.10 hrs.