Ignition Lock: Service and Repair

NOTE: The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal.

KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery

2. If equipped with tilt column, remove tilt lever by turning it counterclockwise.

Fig. 43 Shroud R&R - Typical:

3. Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from steering column.

4. If equipped with automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position.

Fig. 44 Retaining Pin:

5. A retaining pin is located at side of key cylinder assembly
a. Rotate key to RUN position.

b. Press in on retaining pin while pulling key cylinder from ignition switch.

KEY CYLINDER INSTALLATION

NOTE: Installing ignition key lock cylinder only, follow steps 2, 3 and 4. Also follow steps 12 through 18.

Fig. 48 Key Cylinder - Rear View:

Fig. 49 Installing Key Cylinder Into Switch:

2. With key into ignition key cylinder, rotate key clockwise until retaining pin can be depressed.

3. Install key cylinder into ignition switch by aligning retaining pin into retaining pin slot. Push key cylinder into switch until retaining pin engages. After pin engages, rotate key to OFF or LOCK position.

4. Check for proper retention of key cylinder by attempting to pull cylinder from switch.

12. Install steering column covers (shrouds). Tighten screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.) torque.

13. Install tilt column lever (if equipped).

14. Connect negative cable to battery

15. Check for proper operation of halo light.

16. Automatic Transmission Only: Shifter should lock in PARK position when key is in LOCK position (if equipped with shift lock device). Shifter should unlock when key rotated to ON position.

17. Check for proper operation of ignition switch in ACCESSORY, LOCK, OFF ON, RUN, and START positions.

18. Steering wheel should lock when key is in LOCK position. Rotate steering wheel to verify Steering wheel should unlock when key is rotated to ON position.