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Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the multi-function switch.





2. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.





3. Remove the (A) bolt and position the (B) bracket and ignition/shifter interlock cable aside.





4. Groove the heads of the break-away bolts with a hammer and chisel.





5. Remove the (A) break-away bolts, the (B) ignition switch lock cylinder, and the (C) bracket.
^ Discard the break-away bolts.


INSTALLATION
1. Position the ignition switch lock cylinder and bracket and loosely install the two new break-away bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts only enough to hold the ignition switch lock cylinder in place.
^ With the key in the ignition, verify the operation of the ignition switch lock cylinder.
^ If necessary, reposition the ignition switch lock cylinder until it operates properly.





2. Tighten the ignition switch lock cylinder bracket break-away bolts until the bolt heads break off.





3. Install the ignition/shifter interlock cable and the mounting bracket bolt.





4. Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.
5. Install the multi-function switch.
6. Inspect the shift interlock system.