Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Ignition Lock Cylinder Detentes:

The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the housing opposite the ignition switch. The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different detentes:
- Accessory
- Off (lock)
- Unlock
- On/Run
- Start

Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from auxillary jumper terminal -- on driver's side strut tower.
3. Remove upper steering column shroud.
3. Pull lower shroud down far enough to access lock cylinder retaining tab.
4. Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress lock cylinder retaining tab and remove key cylinder.

INSTALLATION
1. Install key in lock cylinder.
- Turn key to RUN position (retaining tab on lock cylinder can be depressed).

Socket In Lock Cylinder Housing:

2. The shaft at the end of the lock cylinder aligns with the socket in the end of the housing.
- To align the socket with the lock cylinder, ensure the socket is in the RUN position.
3. Align the lock cylinder with the grooves in the housing.
- Slide the lock cylinder into the housing until the tab sticks through the opening in the housing.
4. Turn the key to the OFF position. Remove the key.
5. Install steering column shrouds.
5. Connect negative cable to auxillary battery terminal on shock tower.