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Ignition Lock Cylinder


Fig. 2 Lock Cylinder Removal:






Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system as described in MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING prior to working on or near the steering column.
1. Remove steering wheel as described in STEERING WHEEL.
2. Remove turn signal switch as described in TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.
3. Remove key from lock cylinder, then remove buzzer switch from column housing.
4. Reinsert key and turn lock cylinder to LOCK position, then remove lock cylinder retaining screw and lock cylinder, Fig. 2.
5. To install, rotate lock cylinder to the stop while holding housing. Align cylinder key with keyway in housing, then push lock cylinder into housing until fully seated.
6. Install lock cylinder retaining screw.
7. Install buzzer switch, turn signal switch and steering wheel.
8. Rearm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.