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Lock Cylinder Housing

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Ignition Switch
GC0042958Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
NOTE: Install the ignition switch prior to lock housing installation on the column to avoid complications due to interference with the tilt lever.
  1. Ensure the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the actuator shaft in the lock housing is in the RUN position.
    CAUTION: Use care when installing the ignition switch on the lock cylinder housing to avoid damaging the key-in plunger (3).
  2. Align the ignition switch with the key-in plunger (3), actuator shaft and retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing. Carefully install the switch, snapping it into place over the retaining tabs.
    Fig 2: View Of Ignition Switch Mounting Screw
    GC0042957Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Install the ignition switch (2) mounting screw (1). Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: View Of Lock Cylinder Housing Mounting
    GC0042960Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Position the lock cylinder housing in the RUN position.
  5. Align the lock cylinder housing (2) with the steering column.
  6. Using Torx® Plus Bit, Special Tool 10041 or equivalent Tamper-Proof Torx® Plus (five point) 30 bit, install the two screws (1) fastening the lock cylinder housing (2) to the column. Tighten the screws to 16 N.m (142 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: View Of Access Hole For Lock Cylinder Removal
    GC0042959Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Place the actuator in the lock cylinder housing to the RUN position (if not already there).
  8. Insert the key into the key cylinder and turn the key cylinder to the RUN position.
  9. Align the retaining tab on the key cylinder with the slot in the top of the lock cylinder housing.
  10. Slide the key cylinder into the lock cylinder housing until the key cylinder retaining tab locks the cylinder into place.
  11. Rotate the key back and forth (OFF to START), then remove and reinstall it, making sure the key cylinder and lock cylinder housing operate properly.
    Fig 5: Identifying SKREEM (WCM) Mounting Screw
    GC0042956Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Slide the ring of the SKREEM/WCM (2) over the lock cylinder housing (3) and engage the retainer fingers in the recesses formed on the lock cylinder housing.
  13. Install the screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to the lock cylinder housing (3). Tighten the screw to 3.5 N.m (31 in. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Identifying Shift Interlock Cable At Column
    GC0042954Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  14. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, connect the ignition shift interlock cable to the steering column by inserting the cable connector (3) into the lock cylinder housing until it snaps into place. Make sure the connector is locked in place.
  15. Install the column wiring harness routing clip on the bottom of the lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 7: View Of Multi-Function Switch Mounting
    GC0042948Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Install the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3) and all components removed to access it. See INSTALLATION .
  17. Check operation of all steering column mounted components. Make sure the ignition-shift interlock feature operates properly.
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