Contents: Examination ⇓ Replacement ⇓
Warning. The models described in this manual are equipped with an airbag system. Before working in the immediate vicinity of impact sensors, steering column, or dashboard, disconnect the negative battery cable, then the positive battery cable. then wait at least 3 minutes. Accidental deployment of the airbag could cause injury (see paragraph 28).
Examination
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
Warning. If your car's radio has an anti-theft system, make sure you have the unlock code before disconnecting the battery.
2. Summit steering column trim (see chapter 11).
3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the ignition switch (figure 8.3).
4. Check for contact between the switch terminals in each position (figure 8.4).
Note: When the ignition switch is in the "Lock" position, there is no contact between any of the switch terminals.
5. If the contact between any terminals does not correspond to that shown in Fig. 8.3, replace the switch.
6. Check the operation of the lock cylinder in each position, make sure there is no play or sticking. Make sure that the position of the ignition key matches the marks on the switch housing. If the lock cylinder is faulty, remove the ignition switch and replace the lock cylinder.
Replacement
Ignition switch
7. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
Caution: If your car's radio has a tamper-evident system, make sure you have the unlock code before disconnecting the battery.
8. Remove the steering column trim (see chapter 11).
9. Disconnect the wiring connector from the ignition switch (see Figure 8.3).
10. Remove the screw securing the switch to the steering column (figure 8.10).
Lock cylinder
11. Remove the steering column trim and the lower section of the front panel trim (see chapter 11).
12. Lower the steering column (see chapter 10).
13. Disconnect the locking cable from the ignition switch (figure 8.13).
14. The lock is secured to the steering column with a clamp, tightened with two bolts with shear heads (see Figure 8.13). Drill out the bolt heads and remove the clamp.
15. Remove the lock from the steering column.
16. Clamp the lock in a vice and drill out the four pins that secure the lock cylinder to the body.
17. Insert the new cylinder (having removed the key) and insert four new pins to secure it.
18. Install the steering column lock, put on the clamp and screw in two new shear head bolts. Tighten the bolts, but do not allow their heads to come off.
19. Insert the key and check the operation of the ignition switch and steering column lock. If the lock is working properly and the steering column locks, tighten the bolts until their heads are sheared off.
20. The rest of the installation procedure is carried out in the reverse order of removal.