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Steering Column Electronic Lock Replacement



Steering Column Electronic Lock Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution) .
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement) .
3. Remove the turn signal cancel cam. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement (Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement) .
4. Remove the windshield wiper wash and switch assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement) .





Notice: Avoid damaging the steering column electronic lock harness by gently removing the plugs installed in the I/P beam. Do NOT twist, pull, bend, cut, or incorrectly route the harness. Damage to the harness will require replacement of the entire electronic lock.

6. Remove the wire harness straps from the wire harness.
7. Remove the electronic lock module lead from the wire harness assembly.
8. Remove the electronic lock module from the steering column.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the electronic lock module onto the steering column.

Notice: Avoid damaging the steering column electronic lock harness by gently removing the plugs installed in the I/P beam. Do NOT twist, pull, bend, cut, or incorrectly route the harness. Damage to the harness will require replacement of the entire electronic lock.

2. Feed the electronic column lock lead into the wire harness assembly.
3. Install new wire harness straps.
4. Install the turn signal cancel cam. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement (Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement) .
5. Install the windshield wiper wash and switch assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement) .
7. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement) .
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .