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Lock Module Assembly


Tools Required: J 23653 Lock Plate Compressor.

Standard Steering Column:





Remove or Disconnect
1. Do steps 1 through 4, "Remove or Disconnect", UPPER COLUMN HOUSING COMPONENTS, Upper Column Housing Components
2. Park lock cable assembly (48) from lock module assembly (15).
- Lock cylinder should be in "OFF-LOCK" position and gear shift in "PARK" position.
- Insert small blade screwdriver into slot in module assembly (15). Push against locking tab on end of cable assembly (48) and remove.

Removing Alarm Switch:




Removing Pass Key Connector:




Installing Switch Assembly Ignition And Key Alarm:





3. Key alarm switch from module assembly (15).
- Gently pry retaining clip on alarm switch with small blade screwdriver.
- Rotate alarm switch 1/4 turn and remove.
- Remove passkey connector.

4. Ignition & key alarm switch assembly (19).
- Use small screwdriver to push on slots to remove ignition & key alarm assembly.
- Let switch (19) hang freely.

NOTICE: Lock bolt assembly (11) is under slight spring tension from lock bolt spring (12). Hold lock bolt (11) in place while removing lock module assembly (15).

5. Three pan head tapping screws (13).
6. Lock module assembly (15).
7. Lock bolt assembly (11) with lock bolt spring (12).
- Spring (12) from lock bolt (11).
8. Remove lock cylinder set.

Install or Connect

NOTICE: Refer to the fastener precautions NOTICE. Technician Safety Information Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.





1. Lock cylinder set.
- Turn lock cylinder to "LOCK" position.

2. Lock bolt assembly (11) with lock bolt spring (12).
- Ensure cutout in lock bolt (11) is in the 6 o'clock position.

3. Lock module assembly (15).
- Push lock bolt (11) into steering column housing assembly (26) until flush.
- Align lock module assembly (15) with housing assembly (26) and install.

4. Three pan head tapping screws (13). Tighten screws (13) to 7 N.m (62 lb.in.)

Removing Alarm Switch:




Removing Pass Key Connector:




Installing Switch Assembly Ignition And Key Alarm:





5. Insert ignition & key alarm switch assembly (19).
6. Alarm switch to module assembly (15).
A. Switch with retaining clip parallel to lock cylinder (17).
B. Rotate switch 1/4 turn until locked into place.
C. Install passkey connector.

Removing Linear Shift Assembly:





7. Park lock cable assembly (48) to module assembly (15).
- Lock cylinder should be in "OFF-LOCK" position and gear shift in "PARK" position.
- Locking tab on end of cable (48) to slot in module assembly (15).

8. Do steps 3 through 6, "Install or Connect", UPPER COLUMN HOUSING COMPONENTS, Upper Column Housing Components