Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Steering lock housing, removing and installing
Removing
Airbag and steering column removed.
Upper and lower steering column trim removed.





- Remove steering column switch bolt and steering column switch.
- Remove plastic cover over shear bolts.
Ignition lock cable must also be disconnected on vehicles with automatic transmission.





- Chisel off shear bolts with chisel.

Installing
- Attach ignition lock cable if equipped with automatic transmission.
- Install new shear bolts.
- Tighten shear head bolts until head shears off.
- Install steering column switch.
- Adjust distance between steering column switch and steering wheel.
Continue installation in reverse sequence