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Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair


REMOVAL

1 Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove ignition switch as described under ``Ignition switch, Replace.''
3. Remove key light case from lock body, if equipped.
4. On Accord models, place ignition lock cylinder in the ACC position.
5. On Civic, CRX and Prelude, place ignition lock in the I position.
6. On all models, position suitable tool into hole on lock cylinder housing and depress pin, then remove lock cylinder from housing.

INSTALLATION

1. On Accord models, install ignition lock cylinder as follows:
a. Place ignition lock cylinder in the LOCK position.
b. Rotate key until it is almost at the ACC position, then insert lock cylinder until pin contacts housing.
c. Rotate key to ACC position, then push pin in and insert lock cylinder into housing until pin clicks into place.
2. On Civic, CRX and Prelude, install ignition lock cylinder as follows:
a. Place ingnition lock cylinder in the O position.
b. Rotate key until it is almost at the I position, then insert lock cylinder until pin contacts housing.
c. Rotate key to I position, then push pin in and insert lock cylinder into housing until pin clicks into place.
3. Install ignition switch and connect battery ground cable.