Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: You must perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure after replacement of the ignition switch lock cylinder.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.






2. Remove the ignition switch bezel from the ignition switch, using a small flat-bladed tool.
3. Remove the radio.






4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the switch.
4.1 Insert the key and turn the ignition lock cylinder to the ON/RUN position.
4.2 Using a small flat-bladed tool through the radio access, depress and hold the lock cylinder detent.
4.3 Pull the lock cylinder from the switch with the key.
5. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
6. If the ignition cylinder does not rotate or is seized, follow the procedure in the ignition switch replacement.

Installation Procedure






1. Code the ignition switch lock cylinder, if necessary.
2. Insert the key and turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ON/RUN position.
3. Install the lock cylinder to the ignition switch. If you turned the key slightly while removing the lock cylinder, you may have to align the white colored ignition switch rotor (1) with the lock cylinder (2). You can rotate the ignition switch rotor (1) with your finger.
4. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key.
5. Install the radio.






6. Install the bezel to the ignition switch, pressing into place until fully seated.
7. Connect negative battery cable.
8. Perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure, if the ignition switch lock cylinder was replaced,