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Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, REMOVING/INSTALLING

WARNING: Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags.

Removing:




- Remove steering lock housing. Service and Repair
- Mark steering lock housing for hole at intersection of points a and b.
- Dimension a = 12 mm (15/32 in.)
- Dimension b = 10 mm (25/64 in.)
- Drill 3 mm (1/8 in.) diameter hole into steering lock housing at mark until lock cylinder stop spring is visible.
Hole depth: approx. 3 mm (1/8 in.)
- Compress stop spring using opposite end of drill and pull out lock cylinder.

Installing:
- Insert lock cylinder into steering lock housing.
- Insert key into lock cylinder.
- Push lock cylinder fully into housing while gently turning key.