Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Ignition Lock Cylinder

Removal

WARNING: Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.

WARNING: Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.

WARNING: The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.

WARNING: The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

WARNING: Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.

WARNING: Take extra care when handling SRS components.
1 Turn the ignition key to position I.
2 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
3 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
4 Remove the lower center registers panel assembly. For additional information, refer to Lower Center Registers Panel Assembly




5 Insert the special tool into the ignition lock cylinder access hole and rotate the special tool clockwise to release the ignition lock cylinder from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
6 Disconnect the transponder coil electrical connector.
7 Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
8 Remove the ignition key.




9 Remove the transponder coil.

Installation
1 Install the transponder coil.
2 Turn the ignition key to position I.
3 Connect the transponder coil electrical connector.
4 Install the special tool into the ignition lock cylinder access hole and rotate the special tool clockwise to install the ignition lock cylinder.




5 Remove the special tool.
- Rotate the special tool counter clockwise to secure the ignition lock cylinder to the ignition lock cylinder housing.
6 Remove the ignition key.
7 Install the lower center registers panel assembly. For additional information, refer to Lower Center Registers Panel Assembly
8 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System