Removal and Installation

Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the passive anti-theft transceiver. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .
Draw a line through the middle of the ignition lock cylinder face 90 degrees to the key slot.

Fig 1: Locating Middle Of Ignition Lock Cylinder Face To Key Slot
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Mark a point on the line 3 mm (0.11 in) down from the slot which is just beyond the center of the lock face.

Fig 2: Identifying Mark On Center Of Lock Face
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Drill a 4 mm (0.15 in) pilot hole 3 mm (0.11 in) deep.
Drill a 10 mm (0.39 in) hole 35 mm (1.37 in) deep.
Remove the lockbar from the side of the hole.

Fig 3: Locating Lockbar
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Rotate the ignition lock cylinder while pressing the retainer pin on the housing and pull out.

Fig 4: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder And Retainer Pin
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Use the lock cylinder repair kit (XS4Z-11582-AA) and install the ignition lock cylinder.
1. With the key in the ACC position insert the ignition lock cylinder.
2. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key.
  
  Fig 5: Inserting Ignition Lock Cylinder
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Install the passive anti-theft transceiver. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .
Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .