Ignition Lock Cylinder - Unable to Rotate Cylinder

Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (Unable to Rotate Cylinder)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disable the SIR system.
3. Remove the inflator module.
4. Remove the steering wheel.
5. Remove the tilt lever.
6. Remove ONLY the steering column LOWER trim cover.
7. Remove the SIR coil.
8. Remove the shaft lock shield and the turn signal cancel cam.
9. Remove only the steering column upper trifle cover fasteners.
10. Remove the park lock cable from the ignition lock cylinder case.

Important: The lock bolt has spring tension from the lock bolt spring. Hold the lock bolt while you remove the ignition lock cylinder case.





11. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case with the ignition switch, the theft deterrent module and the steering column upper trim cover.
12. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case rear cover in order to gain access to the ignition lock cylinder case sector gears.

Important: Make a mark (1) on both of the ignition lock cylinder case sector gears in order to ensure proper sector gear timing after the ignition lock cylinder case is assembled.

13. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case sector gears.





14. Use a small burring tool in order to carefully remove the lock cylinder position tab.
15. Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to press and hold the lock cylinder retainer (1).
16. Remove the lock cylinder from the ignition lock cylinder case.
17. Remove all of the metal shavings from the ignition lock cylinder case.





18. Record the lock cylinder four-character key code (1) on the lock cylinder.
19. Cut a new key according to the four-character lock cylinder key code.
20. Ensure that the new ignition key operates in all of the vehicle lock cylinders.
21. Code the NEW ignition lock cylinder according to the four-character lock cylinder key code.

Installation Procedure





1. Align the marks (1) on the ignition lock cylinder case sector gears and install the sector gears.
2. Ensure that the ignition lock cylinder case is in the OFF/LOCK position.
3. Insert the ignition key into the NEW ignition lock cylinder.
4. Align the lock cylinder retaining tab and the position tab with the slots in the lock housing.
5. Push the lock cylinder into the lock housing completely.
6. Rotate the lock cylinder to ACC.
7. Ensure that the sector gear arrows point toward each other. If the sector gear arrows do not point toward each other, remove the sector gears and install the sector gears properly.
8. Install ignition lock cylinder case rear cover.
9. Push the lock bolt completely into the into the tilt head and hold the lock bolt.
10. Install the ignition lock cylinder case with the ignition switch, the theft deterrent module and the steering column upper trim cover.
11. Install the park lock cable to the ignition lock cylinder case.
12. Adjust the park lock cable.
13. Install the steering column lower trim cover.
14. Install the turn signal cancel cam and the shaft lock shield.
15. Install the SIR coil.
16. Install the steering wheel.
17. Install the inflator module.
18. Enable the SIR system.
19. Connect the battery negative cable.