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Lock Cylinder, Removing and Installing




Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing


CAUTION!
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio.


Removing

- Remove upper and lower steering column switch trim. Steering column switches, removing.







- Where applicable, carefully disconnect electrical connection for the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer from lock cylinder.


NOTE: If equipped, the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer is integrated with the lock cylinder and cannot be serviced separately.


- Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to "ON" position.

Position of key in lock cylinder:
1 - Position "OFF"
2 - Position "ON / DRIVE"
3 - Position "START"







- Insert steel Wire (approx. 1.2 mm diameter) in drilling next to ignition key -arrow-.

Steering lock must be dismantled if the steel Wire cannot be guided into the drilling correctly.







- Release lock cylinder securing lever using Wire -arrow- and remove lock cylinder from steering lock housing.

1 - Lock cylinder
2 - Wire (approx. 1.2 mm diameter)
3 - Securing lever

Installing
- Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "ON".
- Release securing lever using Wire (approx. 1.2 mm diameter) and insert lock cylinder into steering lock housing.


NOTE: Where applicable, ensure immobilizer induction coil electrical connection orientation in lock cylinder housing guide.







- Where applicable, reconnect electrical connection for the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer from lock cylinder.
- Install steering column switches and upper/lower column trim pieces.