Alarm System Transponder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1 Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
2 Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.







3. Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove.







4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
^ Remove the screws.







5. Position the LH instrument panel insulator aside.
^ Remove the three pin-type retainers.







6. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
^ Remove the screws.
^ Unhook the parking brake release handle and position aside.







7. Remove the bolts and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.







8. Remove the transceiver assembly.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Release the transceiver over the rib on the lock cylinder housing.

NOTE: Only apply pressure below the key cylinder rib.

3 Disconnect the electrical connector locator and electrical connector.


INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: No key re-initialization needs to occur with the removal or installation of a new PATS transceiver.