Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE



1. Apply the parking brake.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the console.
4. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.
5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel.
6. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder electrical connector from the retaining tab on the side of the ignition switch.




7. Disconnect the ignition switch lock cylinder electrical connector.




8. Insert the key and turn the ignition to ON.
9. Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder retaining tab (located on the RH lower side of the ignition switch).




10. Pull to remove the ignition lock cylinder.

IMPORTANT: Take note of how the ignition switch lock cylinder wire is wrapped around the base of the ignition switch bezel.

11. Remove the ignition switch bezel. Carefully pull to unsnap.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Install the ignition switch bezel to the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1.1. Wrap the ignition switch lock cylinder wire around the base of the ignition switch bezel, as noted during removal.
1.2. Align the bezel slots to the lock cylinder pins, then push to secure.

2. Insert the ignition lock cylinder, with the key, into the ignition switch.
3. Press the ignition lock cylinder into place. The lock cylinder retaining tab will produce an audible click.
4. Check to be sure that the ignition lock cylinder is fully engaged.

Use light force to pull the lock cylinder and attempt to remove it. (The lock cylinder should not be removable.)
5. Turn the ignition to OFF, then remove the key.




6. Connect the ignition switch lock cylinder electrical connector.




7. Install the lock cylinder electrical connector to the retaining tab on the side of the ignition switch.
8. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.
9. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
10. Install the console.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

11. Connect the negative battery.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

12. Program the transmitters. Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Service and Repair
13. Release the parking brake.
14. Inspect the functional operation of the ignition lock cylinder.
14.1. Insert the key and turn the ignition to the various positions, while checking for freedom of movement.
14.2. Attempt to remove the key while the ignition is in each of the positions. The key should only be removable in the OFF position.