Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

WARNING: Special safety precautions and some different procedures apply to vehicles equipped with airbags. Service Precautions

Removing:




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- Removing steering lock housing.
- Mark steering lock housing for drilling
a- 12 mm, (0.5 in.)
b- (10 mm), 0.4 in.
- Drill steering lock housing (approx. 3 mm, (0.12 in.)), until the lock cylinder spring is evident (hole depth approx. 3 mm, (0.12 in.)).
- Using opposite end of drill compress lock spring and pull out lock cylinder.

Installing:

CAUTION: The original steering lock housing must not be reinstalled.

- Push lock cylinder into steering lock housing.
- By slightly turning key in lock cylinder it can be pushed onto the stop.