Ignition Lock: Service and Repair

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder

Removal

1. WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

Remove the steering wheel.

2. Remove the multi-function switch. Service and Repair

3. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.






4. Remove the ignition/shifter interlock cable mounting bracket bolt and position the ignition/shifter interlock cable mounting bracket and the ignition/shifter interlock cable aside.
5. Remove the four steering column upper mounting bracket bolts and lower the steering column.






6. Use a hammer and chisel to make a groove in the head of each of the two ignition switch lock cylinder bracket bolts.






7. Remove the two ignition switch lock cylinder bracket bolts with a screwdriver and discard the bolts.
8. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder and the ignition switch lock cylinder bracket.

Installation

1. Position the ignition switch lock cylinder and bracket and install two new bolts, tightening them only enough to hold the ignition switch lock cylinder in position.
2. With the key in the ignition, verify the operation of the ignition switch lock cylinder. If necessary, reposition the ignition switch lock cylinder until it operates properly.
3. Tighten the ignition switch lock cylinder bracket bolts until the bolt heads break off.
4. Position the steering column and install the four steering column upper mounting bracket bolts. Tighten the steering column upper mounting bracket bolts to 9-14 Nm (80-124 lb-in).

5. On vehicles equipped with tilt column, remove the upper mounting bracket retaining pin.
6. Position the ignition/shifter interlock cable mounting bracket and install the bolt. Tighten the ignition/shifter interlock cable mounting bracket bolt to 4-6 Nm (35-53 lb-in).

7. Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.

8. Install the multi-function switch. Service and Repair

9. Install the steering wheel.

10. Inspect the shift interlock system.