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Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional




Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional









Removal

NOTE: The individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build a new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

1. Remove the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver. For additional information, refer to Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Service and Repair.

2. With the ignition switch in the ACC position, press the locking pin with a suitable tool and remove the lock cylinder.





Installation

1. Make sure the lock cylinder is in the ACC position.

2. Insert the ignition lock cylinder into the ignition lock cylinder access hole located on the steering column.
- Make sure to align the locking pin with the locking pin access hole.

3. Rotate the ignition key through all lock cylinder positions to check for correct operation.