Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks.

Removing
- Disconnect battery.
- Remove upper and lower steering column switch trim. Steering column switches, removing







- Where applicable, carefully disconnect electrical connection for the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer from lock cylinder.

NOTE: If equipped, the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer is integrated with the lock cylinder and cannot be serviced separately.

- Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to "ON" position.

Position of key in lock cylinder:
1. Position "OFF"
2. Position "ON / DRIVE"
3. Position "START"







- Insert steel wire (approx. 0 1.2 mm) in drilling next to ignition key -arrow-

Steering lock must be dismantled if the steel wire cannot be guided into the drilling correctly.







- Release lock cylinder securing lever using wire -arrow- and remove lock cylinder from steering lock housing.
1. Lock cylinder
2. Wire (approx. 0 1.2 mm)
3. Securing lever

Installing
- Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "ON".
- Release securing lever using wire (approx. 0 1.2 mm) and insert lock cylinder into steering lock housing.

NOTE: Where applicable, ensure immobilizer induction coil electrical connection orientation in lock cylinder housing guide.







- Where applicable, reconnect electrical connection for the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer from lock cylinder.
- Install steering column switches and upper/lower column trim pieces.
- Reconnect battery.