Key Identification and Usage
The keys are double sided and reversible. The master key and valet key
contain transponders that are read by the theft deterrent system when
the keys are used in the ignition. The keys have 10 cut positions (1)
with 5 different depths (2).
The keys that are furnished with the vehicle are:
• | The master key, which contains a transponder (3). This
key will operate all of the locks on the vehicle. |
• | The valet key, which contains a transponder (3). This key
will operate the front door locks and the ignition lock only. |
• | The emergency key, which does not contain a transponder. This
key will operate the door locks, rear compartment lock and the IP storage
compartment lock only. This key is intended for emergency use only. |
Cutting Keys
The key code can be obtained from the 5-digit number on the key tag
that accompanies the original master and valet keys. The 5-digit key
code cross references to the cut and tumbler sequence. The keys have
10 key cut positions (1) and 4 key cut depths (2). Key
cut positions are numbered 1-10, counting from the head of the key
to the tip. The key cut depths are 1-5, cut depth number 1 is the
deepest cut. The key transponder (3) in the master and valet
key must be programmed to the vehicle. Refer to appropriate service procedure
for programing the keys to the vehicle.
- Cut a blank key to the proper depth and sequence of each of the
tumbler positions.
- Inspect the mechanical operation of the key in the lock cylinders
in the doors, the ignition switch, the rear compartment lid and any storage
compartments:
With each side of the key pointing up inside the lock, inspect the operation
of the lock in both directions.
• | Turn the key both directions in each lock cylinder. |
• | Turn the key with each side of the key pointing upward in each
lock cylinder. |
- If replacing a master or valet key, program the key transponder
to the vehicle.
Lock Cylinder Tumbler Operation
Each of the four cut depths on the key has corresponding tumblers sometimes
referred to as plates or wafers. The tumbler depth number is stamped on the
tumblers for identification. The IP storage compartment lock cylinder
also require a retainer tumbler. The retainer tumbler is not moved
by the key, its function is to retain the IP storage compartment lock
cylinder in the lock assembly.
Assembling and Coding Ignition Lock Cylinder
The ignition lock cylinder uses only seven of the ten cut positions,
3 through 9. The tumbler positions are staggered from side to side, four on
one side and three on the other.
- Hold the cylinder (7)
so that the side with four tumbler spring wells is facing up.
- Insert tumbler springs (5) into the four spring wells.
- The first tumbler to be loaded will be the 3rd key cut position
the 3rd number in the key code. Install the first tumbler (4) in
the slot nearest the front of the lock cylinder, this is the side into
which the key would be inserted.
- Install the three remaining tumblers on this side of the lock
cylinder, key cut positions 5, 7 and 9.
- Snap the tumblers into place with light hand pressure.
- Check for correct loading of the tumblers (4) by inserting
the key into cylinder (7). All of the tumblers should be flush with
the lock cylinder.
- Turn the cylinder (7) so that the side with the 3 tumbler
spring wells is facing up.
- Insert the tumbler springs (5) into the three spring wells.
- Install the tumbler (4) for the key cut position 4 into
the slot nearest to the front of the lock cylinder.
- Install the 2 remaining tumblers, key cut positions 6 and 8, on
this side of the lock cylinder.
- Snap the tumblers into place with light hand pressure.
- Inspect for correct loading of the tumblers (4) by inserting
the key into cylinder (7). All of the tumblers should be flush with
the lock cylinder.
- Lightly lubricate the tumbler (4) surfaces using the provided
lubrication.
- With the key inserted into the housing, align the retaining bar
with the groove on the inside diameter of the cylinder housing. This groove
extends through to the back of the lock housing (6).
- Lifting the flat spring and button, install the cylinder (7)
into the cylinder housing (6). The retainer bar snaps into place when
the cylinder (7) is fully seated.
Assembling and Coding Door Lock Cylinder
The door lock cylinder only uses seven of the ten cut positions, 3 through
9. The tumbler positions are staggered from side to side 4 on one side and
3 on the other. The left and right door lock cylinders are identical.
The lock pawl determines which side of the vehicle the lock cylinder
is on.
Important: The door lock cylinder tumblers are not self-retaining. Hold the tumblers
in place when the key is not in the lock cylinder. Hold the lock tumblers (12)
in place when performing the next steps.
- Hold the cylinder (5) so that the side with 4 tumbler spring
wells faces up.
- Insert tumbler springs (11) into the four spring wells.
- Install the tumbler for key cut position 3 in the slot nearest
to the front of the lock cylinder.
- Install the 3 remaining tumblers, key cut positions 5, 7 and 9,
on this side of the lock cylinder.
- Snap the tumblers into place with light hand pressure.
- Check for correct loading of the tumblers (12) by inserting
the key into cylinder (5). All of the tumblers should be flush with
the lock cylinder.
- Turn the cylinder (5) so that the side with 3 tumbler
spring wells faces up.
- Insert the tumbler springs (11) into the 3 spring wells.
- Install the tumbler for key cut position 4 into the slot nearest
the front of the lock cylinder.
- Install the 2 remaining tumblers for key cut positions 6 and 8
on this side of the lock cylinder.
- Snap the tumblers into place with light hand pressure.
- Check for correct loading of the tumblers (12) by inserting
the key into cylinder (5). All of the tumblers should be flush with the lock
cylinder.
- Lightly lubricate the tumbler (12) surfaces using the provided
lubrication.
- Install the 2 plate springs (6) into the 2 spring wells
in the head of the door lock cylinder (5).
- Snap the shutter assembly (8) onto the cylinder.
- Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
- Place the detent spring (10) into the spring well located
on the side of the lock cylinder (5).
- Carefully place the detent ball (9) on the detent spring (10).
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Depress the detent ball and spring and insert the cylinder (5)
into the cylinder housing (4).
- Install the lock pawl (3).
- Install the lock pawl E-clip (2) to retain the lock pawl.
- Remove the key from the lock cylinder (5).
- Install the lock cylinder cap (7) by aligning the notch
in the cap with the large drain slot in the lock housing (4).
Press the cap into place with light hand pressure.
Assembling and Coding Rear Compartment Lid Lock
The rear compartment lock cylinder only uses 7 of the 10 cut positions,
3-9. The tumbler positions are staggered from side to side (4 on one
side and 3 on the other).
- Hold the cylinder (5)
so that the side with 4 tumbler spring wells faces up.
- Insert the tumbler springs (4) into the 4 spring wells.
- Insert the tumbler (6) for key cut position 3 into the
slot nearest to the front of the lock cylinder.
- Install the 3 remaining tumblers, key cut positions 5, 7 and 9,
on this side of the lock cylinder.
- Snap the tumblers into place with light hand pressure.
- Check for correct loading of the tumblers (6) by inserting
the key into cylinder (5). All of the tumblers should be flush with
the lock cylinder.
- Turn the cylinder (5) so that the side with 3 tumbler
spring wells faces up.
- Insert the tumbler springs (4) into the 3 spring wells.
- Install the tumbler (6) for key cut position 4 into the
slot nearest to the front of the lock cylinder.
- Install the 2 remaining tumblers, key cut positions 6 and 8, on
this side of the lock cylinder.
- Snap the tumblers into place with light hand pressure.
- Inspect for the correct loading of the tumblers (6) by
inserting the key into the cylinder (5). All of the tumblers should
be flush with the lock cylinder.
- Lightly lubricate the tumbler (6) surfaces using the provided
lubrication.
Important: The key must be in the lock cylinder (5) when performing this
step.
- Install the lock cylinder (5) into lock cylinder housing (12).
- Rotate the lock cylinder (5) counterclockwise until it
stops.
- Remove the key from the lock cylinder (5).
- Insert two plate springs (3) into the spring wells in the head
of the lock cylinder (5).
- Line up the shutter pins with the pin pockets and snap shutter (2)
onto the lock cylinder (5), by pressing on the face of the shutter
with light hand pressure.
- Note the position of the two dimples on the side of the lock cylinder
housing.
- Align the cut-out on dust cover (1) with widest lug on
the lock cylinder housing (12).
- Install the dust cover (1) over head of the lock cylinder
housing (12).
- Using a small punch or drift, stake the dust cover (1)
onto the lock cylinder housing (12) at the 2 dimples on the side of
the lock cylinder.
- Align the widest slot on the lock cylinder housing (12)
with the widest rib in the inside diameter of the base (7).
- Install the cylinder and housing (12) into the back of
the base assembly (7).
Use thumb pressure, as necessary.
- Install the compression spring (13) into the back of the
base assembly (7)
- Assemble the torsion spring (11) onto the lock cylinder
shaft (9).
- Slide the torsion spring (11) toward the large end of the
shaft (9) with the interior leg of the spring facing the larger end
of the shaft.
- Align the ribs on the inner surface of the switch (10)
bore with the grooves on the shaft (9).
- Install the shaft (9) through the switch (10) to
the following position:
• | The wires on the switch (10) face the large end of the
shaft (9). |
• | The large groove on the shaft (9) is 180 degrees
from the switch wires (10). |
- Install switch and shaft (1 and 3) into the rear of the
retainer (14).
- Looking at the large end of shaft (9), rotate shaft counterclockwise
until it stops.
- Align the retainer (14) to the base (7).
Align the wide slot on the retainer to the widest rib on the inner surface
of the base.
- Push the retainer (14) inward, while turning the key in
order to align the shaft (9).
- Push in the retainer (14) to compress spring (13).
Turn the retainer (14) approximately 1/8 turn counterclockwise.
- Engage the torsion spring (11) onto the lug on the retainer (14).
- Install the retainer clip (8) onto the base (7).
- Install the gasket onto the base (7).
- Inspect the operation of the lock assembly. The torsion spring (11)
should provide a counterclockwise snap back.
Assembling and Coding IP Storage Compartment Lock Cylinder
The IP storage compartment lock only uses 4 of the 10 cut positions
7-10 . A retainer tumbler is used in the IP storage compartment lock
to retain the lock cylinder in the latch assembly. This retainer tumbler
is not moved by the key. The retainer tumbler occupies the slot closest
to the head of the IP storage compartment lock cylinder and should
come already installed in the cylinder.
- Hold the cylinder (3)
so that the side with 4 tumbler spring wells is facing up.
- Insert tumbler springs (2) into the 4 spring wells.
- Install the tumbler (1) for key cut position 7 into the
slot nearest to the front of the lock cylinder.
- Install the 3 remaining tumblers, key cut positions 8, 9 and 10,
into the cylinder.
- Snap the tumblers into place with light hand pressure.
- Inspect for the correct loading of the tumblers (1) by
inserting the key into cylinder (3). All of the tumblers should be flush with
the lock cylinder.