Ignition Lock: Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Ignition lock replacement. Fixed steering column:

Fig. 2 Ignition lock replacement. Tilt steering column:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove steering wheel trim pad and steering wheel.
3. Shift transmission into Park on vehicles with automatic transmission, or into any gear on vehicles with manual transmission.
4. Insert a {1/8} inch diameter wire or small drift punch into retaining pin access slot and remove lock cylinder, Figs. 1 and 2, while depressing pin. The lock cylinder retaining pin is located adjacent to the hazard warning button on models with tilt steering column and inside the column near base of cylinder on models with fixed steering column.
5. To install, turn lock cylinder to On position and depress pin.
6. Install lock cylinder into housing. Turn ignition key to Off position after ensuring cylinder is fully seated and aligned into interlocking washer.
7. Turn the key to check for proper operation in all positions.
8. Install steering wheel and trim pad and reconnect battery ground cable.