LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chrysler >> 2009 >> 300 Signature Series >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 110 (Ignition System (Service Information)) >> Key/Lock Cylinder >> Removal

Key/Lock Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the housing opposite the ignition switch. The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different detentes:

  1. Accessory
  2. Off (lock)
  3. Unlock
  4. On/Run
  5. Start
Fig 1: Ignition Lock Cylinder Detent Positions
GC0019520Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  2. Place key cylinder in RUN position. Through the hole in the lower shroud, depress lock cylinder retaining tab and remove key cylinder.