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Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

1. If equipped, disarm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
2. On models with tilt column, remove tilt lever.
3. On all models, remove three upper and lower cover attaching screws, then the covers.

Ignition lock & switch removal:





4. Remove three ignition switch attaching screws then carefully pull switch away from column.
5. Disconnect ignition switch wiring connector.
6. Remove Lock cylinder from ignition switch as follows:
a. Insert key and place ignition switch in "Lock" position.

Ignition lock key cylinder retaining pin:





b. Use a small screwdriver to depress key cylinder retaining pin flush with key cylinder surface.
c. Rotate key clockwise to "Off" position, the key should be unseated from ignition switch assembly.
d. Rotate key to counterclockwise to "Lock" position, then remove key.
e. Remove key cylinder.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Rearm airbag system.