Installation Procedure

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Install the key into the lock cylinder.

IMPORTANT: The gears between the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing must be in the correct position. Failure to do so will cause a misalignment of the gears in the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing, which may result in a NO START or BATTERY DRAIN.

Fig 1: Using Screwdriver To Rotate Lock Cylinder Housing Gear

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Use a screwdriver to rotate the lock cylinder housing gear clockwise to the start position - allowing it to spring return into the RUN position.
Align the lock cylinder and install into the lock cylinder housing.

Fig 2: View Of Lock Cylinder At Lock Cylinder Housing
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Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Install the hush and knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.