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Installation






INSTALLATION





NOTE: Ignition switch must be installed prior to lock housing installation on column. Otherwise, the tilt lever will obstruct installation of ignition switch.

1. Ensure the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the actuator shaft in the lock housing is in the RUN position.
2. Align the ignition switch with the pin (3), actuator shaft and retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing. Carefully install the switch, snapping it into place over the retaining tabs.




3. Install the ignition switch (2) mounting screw (1). Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).





NOTE: Ignition switch needs to be installed on lock cylinder housing before housing installation to clear tilt lever.

4. Position the lock cylinder housing in the RUN position.
5. Align the lock cylinder housing (2) with the steering column.
6. Install the two screws (1) fastening the lock cylinder housing (2) to the column. Tighten the screws to 12 Nm (110 in. lbs.).




7. Place the actuator in the lock cylinder housing to the RUN position (if not already there).
8. Insert the key into the key cylinder and turn the key cylinder to the RUN position.
9. Align the retaining tab on the key cylinder with the slot in the top of the lock cylinder housing.
10. Slide the key cylinder into the lock cylinder housing until the key cylinder retaining tab locks the cylinder into place.
11. Rotate the key back and forth (OFF to START), then remove and reinstall it, making sure the key cylinder and lock cylinder housing operate properly.




12. Slide the ring of the SKREEM/WCM (2) over the lock cylinder housing (3) and engage the retainer fingers in the recesses formed on the lock cylinder housing.
13. Install the screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to the lock cylinder housing (3). Tighten the screw to 2.5 Nm (22 in. lbs.).




14. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, connect the ignition shift interlock cable to the steering column by inserting the cable connector (3) into the lock cylinder housing until it snaps into place. Make sure the connector is locked in place.
15. Install the column wiring harness routing clip on the bottom of the lock cylinder housing.




16. Install the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3) and all components removed to access it.
17. Check operation of all steering column mounted components.
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