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Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder

Removal
Vehicles with ignition switch lock cylinder interlock cable

1. CAUTION: When disconnecting the 'J' gate make sum that no damage occurs to the Interlock cable.

Remove the transmission selector lever.

All vehicles





1. Remove the instrument panel lower trim.





2. Remove the steering column lower shroud.





3. CAUTION: If excessive force is used to remove the Ignition switch lock cylinder shroud damage may occur to the Instrument panel.

Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder shroud.





4. CAUTION: If excessive force is used to remove the Ignition switch lock cylinder housing damage may occur to the Instrument panel.

Using a suitable tool, detach the ignition switch lock cylinder housing.





5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Vehicles with ignition switch lock cylinder interlock cable





1. CAUTION: Make sure the Ignition switch lock cylinder Interlock cable Is not crimped.

Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder housing.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

All vehicles





1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder housing.
Disconnect the electrical connector.





2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Turn ignition key to position one.
Release the retaining plunger.
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Installation





1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Tighten to 3 Nm.