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Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement Tilt Column

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 324874  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the turn signal cancel cam. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Upper Bearing Thrust Washer .
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  5. Remove the ignition switch only. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  6. Remove the park lock cable assembly (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case.
  7. 6.1. Place the steering column lock cylinder set into the OFF position.
    6.2. Place the shift lever clevis into the PARK position.
    6.3. Use a small blade to push against the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1).
    6.4. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case.

    Object Number: 368510  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 3 pan head tapping screws (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case (2).
  9. Important: The lock bolt assembly (4) is under slight spring tension from the lock bolt spring (3). Hold the lock bolt (4) in place while removing the ignition lock cylinder case (2).

  10. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case (2) and the lock bolt assembly (4) from the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  11. Remove the lock bolt spring (3) from the lock bolt assembly (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 368510  Size: SH
  1. Install the lock bolt spring (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  2. Position the cutout in the lock bolt assembly (4) at the 6 o'clock position.
  3. Install the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  4. Push the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5) until the lock bolt assembly is flush with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  5. Align the ignition lock cylinder case (2) with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Screw the 3 pan head tapping screws (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 324874  Size: SH

    Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  9. Place steering column lock cylinder set into the OFF position.
  10. Place the shift lever clevis into the PARK position.
  11. Press the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) into the slot in the ignition lock cylinder case.
  12. Install the ignition switch only. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  13. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  14. Install the turn signal cancel cam. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Upper Bearing Thrust Washer .
  15. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement Floor Shift

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column cylinder set from the steering column lock. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  4. Remove the turn signal cancel cam. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Upper Bearing Thrust Washer .

  5. Object Number: 368484  Size: SH
  6. Remove the connector (2) from the steering wheel theft deterrent lock (3).
  7. Remove the TORX® head screw (1) from the steering wheel theft deterrent lock (3).

  8. Object Number: 368489  Size: SH
  9. Remove the steering wheel theft deterrent lock (2) from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).

  10. Object Number: 306267  Size: SH
  11. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2) by doing the following:
  12. 8.1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
    8.2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).

    Object Number: 306272  Size: SH
  13. Remove the 2 tapping screws (2) from the ignition switch (1).
  14. Let the switch assembly (1) hang freely.


    Object Number: 368510  Size: SH

    Important: The lock bolt assembly (4) is under slight spring tension from the lock bolt spring (3). Hold the lock bolt (4) in place while removing the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).

  15. Remove the 3 pan head tapping screws (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
  16. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  17. Remove the lock bolt assembly (4) from the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  18. Remove the lock bolt spring (3) from the lock bolt assembly (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 368510  Size: SH
  1. Install the lock bolt spring (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  2. Position the cutout in the lock bolt assembly (4) at the 6 o'clock position.
  3. Install the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  4. Push the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5) until the lock bolt assembly (4) is flush with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  5. Align the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2) with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Screw the 3 pan head tapping screws (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 306272  Size: SH
  9. Install the ignition switch (1) onto the ignition lock cylinder case assembly.
  10. Screw the 2 tapping screws (2) into the ignition switch (1).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 368489  Size: SH
  12. Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock (2) onto the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).

  13. Object Number: 368484  Size: SH
  14. Screw the TORX® head screw (1) into the steering wheel theft deterrent lock (3).
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  16. Reconnect the connector (2) to the steering wheel theft deterrent lock (3).

  17. Object Number: 306267  Size: SH
  18. Install the key alarm connector (1) onto the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2) by doing the following:
  19. 12.1. Push the key alarm connector (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    12.2. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector locks into place.
    12.3. Install the steering column lock cylinder set only. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
    12.4. Install the turn signal cancel cam. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Upper Bearing Thrust Washer .
    12.5. Install the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
    12.6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.