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Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Dash Mounted

IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

IMPORTANT: Perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure whenever you replace the ignition switch lock cylinder.

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 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 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. Press the bezel into place until fully seated.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. If a new ignition switch lock cylinder was installed, perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure. Service and Repair