Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Steering Lock Assembly (Ignition Switch) Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Remove steering column.
2. Using center punch (1), loosen and remove steering lock mounting bolts (2).

NOTE: Use care not to damage aluminum part of steering lock body with center punch.





3. Turn ignition key to "ACC" or "ON" position and remove steering lock assembly from steering column.

Installation
1. Position oblong hole (1) of steering shaft (2) in the center of hole (3) in column (4).
2. Turn ignition key to "ACC" or "ON" position and install steering lock assembly (5) onto column (4).
3. Now turn ignition key to "LOCK" position and pull it out.
4. Align hub on lock with oblong hole (1) of steering shaft (2) and rotate shaft to assure that steering shaft is locked.





5. Tighten new bolts (1) until head of each bolt is broken off.
6. Turn ignition key to "ACC" or "ON" position and check to be sure that steering shaft (2) rotates smoothly. Also check for lock operation.





7. Install steering column.
8. (Keyless start model)
If steering lock assembly has replaced, after completing installation, register steering lock unit ID code to keyless start control module as following.
^ Immobilizer model:
Register ignition key transponder code in ECM.
^ Non-immobilizer model:
Register steering lock unit ID code in keyless start control module.