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Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement



Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure




Caution: refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.

Caution: refer to SIR Caution.

2. Disable the SIR system. refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Service and Repair

3. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the start position.

Important: In order to remove the upper trim cover and lock cylinder you will need to release the lock cylinder retaining pin in the access hole of the ignition lock cylinder case.

4. Remove the steering column trim covers.
Gently lift the upper trim cover so you may insert the tip of an awl into the access hole (1) of the ignition lock cylinder case.
5. Push down and hold the retaining pin of the ignition lock cylinder.
6. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the run position.




7. Remove the ignition lock cylinder by pulling the cylinder away from the steering column.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering column trim covers.
2. Install the ignition lock cylinder by performing the following procedure:

1. Align the positioning locking tab slot on the ignition lock cylinder case to the positioning tab on the ignition lock cylinder.
2. Push the lock cylinder in until the tab locks in the ignition lock cylinder case.

3. Enable the SIR system. refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Service and Repair
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
5. Perform the Passlock Learn procedure. refer to Programming Immobilizer System Components. Programming and Relearning