Housing-Lock Cylinder: Removal

Fig 1: SCCM MOUNTING

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Access and remove the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3) from the steering column (2). (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: SKREEM (WCM) MOUNTING SCREW
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Remove the screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to the lock cylinder housing (3).
Unhook the SKREEM/WCM (2) retainer fingers from the lock cylinder housing (3) and remove it.

Fig 3: ACCESS HOLE FOR LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL
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Insert the key (2) and turn the key cylinder (3) to the RUN position.
Insert an appropriate tool into the slot (1) formed into the lock cylinder housing depressing the key cylinder retaining tab.
Pull the key cylinder and key straight out of the lock cylinder housing as one unit.

Fig 4: LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING MOUNTING
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Using a Tamper-Proof Torx® Plus (five point) 30 bit, remove the two screws (1) fastening the lock cylinder housing (2) to the column.
Remove the lock cylinder housing from the steering column.

Fig 5: IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTING SCREW
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Remove the ignition switch (2) mounting screw (1).

Fig 6: IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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Pull the switch (1) straight out and off the retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing.