For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
- Remove the retaining screw from the lower steering column trim covers.
- Tilt the trim cover down and slide rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs. Remove the lower steering column trim covers.
- Remove the retaining screws from the upper steering column trim cover.
- Lift the trim cover in order to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole (1).
- Insert a bent-tip awl with a 2.5 mm (3/32 in) tip and 20 mm (3/4 in) in length into the access hole of the ignition lock cylinder.
- Turn the ignition lock cylinder to START.
- Use the bent tip in order to push down on the ignition lock cylinder retainer.
- Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock cylinder case.
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Insert the ignition lock cylinder through the trim cover in the upper steering column.
- Align the lock cylinder retaining tab and the position tab with the slots in the lock housing.
- Completely push the lock cylinder into the lock housing.
- Install the retaining screws to the upper steering trim cover and tighten to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).
- Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
- Tilt the lower trim cover up and slide the lower trim cover until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
- Install the lower trim cover screws to the steering column and tighten to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
