Key Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Key Cylinder Release Tang

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - KEY CYLINDER

2 - RELEASE TANG

The ignition key must be in the key cylinder (1) for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.

If equipped with an automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position.
Remove the lower shroud cover.
Remove the remote keyless entry (R.K.E.) module.
Remove the halo ring around the cylinder.
Rotate key to ON position.
A release tang (2) is located on bottom of key cylinder (1). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Key Cylinder Release
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - KEY CYLINDER

2 - KEY

3 - PIN PUNCH
Position a small screwdriver or pin punch (3) into tang access hole on bottom of steering column. See Fig 2.
Push the pin punch (3) up while pulling key cylinder (1) from steering column.