Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Ignition Switch Cylinder Assembly Removal and Installation (without Keyless Start System)

Removal
1) Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system.
3) Remove steering column upper and lower covers.
4) (Immobilizer model)
Remove immobilizer control module.
5) Remove ignition switch cylinder assembly as follows.
a) Turn ignition key to "ACC" position.
b) Insert 2 mm (0.078 in.) rod (2) through hole (3) and push ignition switch cylinder lock.
c) Detach ignition switch cylinder assembly (1) from steering lock assembly (4).





Installation
1) Install ignition switch cylinder assembly as follows.
a) Turn ignition key to "ACC" position.
b) In this state, push ignition switch cylinder assembly into steering lock assembly till it clicks.
2) (Immobilizer model)
Install immobilizer control module (ICM).
3) Install upper and lower cover and screws (1).

CAUTION:
When installing covers, be careful so that each lead wire is not caught between covers.








4) Enabling air bag system.
5) (Immobilizer model)
If ignition switch cylinder assembly (that is ignition key) has replaced, register ignition key transponder code to ECM.