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Without Key and/or Key Code Unavailable

LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT WITHOUT KEY AND/OR KEY CODE UNAVAILABLE

Passlock Wire Retaining Clip:




Steering Column & Passlock Wire Routing:




Passlock Wire Retaining Clip:




Ignition Lock Cylinder Assembly:




Ignition Lock Retainer (Key Unavailable):






REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Steering column from vehicle.
2. Drill the back of the lock cylinder housing assembly using a 9/32in drill as shown in illustration.
3. If necessary, insert tool J 41253 into hole to engage lock retainer spring.
4. Twist tool to remove retainer spring.
5. Hold Steering column vertical and tap on housing assembly to dislodge lock retainer and clear metal shavings.
6. If necessary use needle nose pliers to remove retainer from housing assembly.
7. Clean all debris and metal shavings from drilled hole and inside housing assembly.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Code new lock cylinder.
2. New lock cylinder into Steering column.
^ Install key into lock cylinder.
^ Ensure key is in run position.
^ Line up locking tab with slot in housing assembly and push into position.
3. Steering column to vehicle.