Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Ignition Lock Cylinder




Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

Caution:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.






Important: If the ignition lock cylinder is replaced, the PASSLOCK relearn procedure must be performed.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the lock cylinder bezel from the steering column shroud by carefully prying with a thin bladed screwdriver.
3. Remove the shroud fasteners and remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panels.
4. Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and rotate to the RUN position. Then rotate the ignition cylinder back to the ACC position.






5. Depress the locking button on the side of ignition module assembly with a thin pick-type tool. Slide the lock cylinder assembly from the ignition module.

Installation Procedure






Important:
The actuator blade within the ignition module housing must be in the ACC position to install the lock cylinder assembly. If rotated, replace it to the ACC position using needle nose pliers.

1. Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and install into the ignition module.






2. Install the steering column upper and lower shroud panels and the shroud fasteners.
3. Install the lock cylinder bezel.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.