Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Steering Lock Replacement

1. Remove the steering column.

2. Center-punch both of the shear bolts (A), and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (0.20 in) drill bit. Be careful not to damage the steering lock when removing the shear bolts.





3. Remove the shear bolts from the steering lock (B), then remove the steering lock.

4. Remove the immobilizer-keyless control unit from the steering lock, then install it on the new steering lock Service and Repair.

5. Install the steering lock without the key inserted.

6. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.

7. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition key turns freely.

8. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B) twist off.





9. Install the steering column.

10. Rewrite all new keys to the immobilizer-keyless control unit Testing and Inspection, and make sure the immobilizer system works properly.