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 steering column trim covers.
5. With the key installed, turn the key to the RUN position.
6. 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.
7. Slide the lock cylinder out of the lock cylinder housing.
Installation Procedure
1. 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 housing, which may result in a NO START or BATTERY DRAIN.
2. Use a screwdriver to rotate the lock cylinder housing gear clockwise to the start position - allowing it to spring return into the RUN position.
3. Align the lock cylinder and install into the lock cylinder housing.
4. Install the steering column trim covers. Steering Column Trim Covers
5. Install the hush and knee bolster.
6. Enable the SIR system. Enabling
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Perform the PASSLOCK learn procedure. Programming Theft Deterrent System Components
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