Cylinder - Ignition Key/Lock: Removal

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

The key lock cylinder may be removed without removing the switch assembly, although the original ignition key must be used.

Fig 1: Ignition Switch Bezel

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Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Use a plastic trim removal stick (2) to remove switch bezel (1). Bezel snaps on.

Fig 2: Key Cylinder Release Tab
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To remove key lock cylinder (1) from housing (2), rotate key to ON position while pressing on release tab (3). This tab (3) is located on the right side of the switch assembly.

Fig 3: Key Lock Cylinder Removal/Installation
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Pull key lock cylinder (1) from housing (2) for removal.