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Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement




Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement).
4. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the start position.
5. Insert the tip of an awl into the access hole (1) of the ignition lock cylinder.
6. Push down and hold the retaining pin of the ignition lock cylinder.
7. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the run position.




8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder by pulling the cylinder away from the steering column.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the ignition lock cylinder by performing the following procedure:

1. Align the positioning locking tab slot on the lock module to the positioning tab on the ignition lock cylinder.
2. Push the lock cylinder in until the tab locks in the lock module.

2. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement).
3. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
4. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
5. Perform the Passlock learn procedure. Refer to Immobilizer System Component Programming (Programming and Relearning).