Antitheft and Alarm Systems: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.






2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1 Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
2 Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and press the release tab while pushing out the ignition switch lock cylinder.







3. Unscrew and remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.
4. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover. For additional information, refer to Dash Board.







5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the lower steering column shroud.
3 Remove the upper steering column shroud.

NOTE: The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.







6. Remove the anti-theft transceiver module.
1 Remove the screw from the bottom of the transceiver module.
2 Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the module.

NOTE: Only apply pressure or leverage below the key cylinder lower rib.

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.