Lock cylinder, removing and installing: Removing

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Disconnect battery. Refer to Battery with fastened fuse holder, disconnecting and reconnecting .
Remove steering column switches. Refer to Steering column switches, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connection For The Induction Coil For Anti-Theft Immobilizer

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Where applicable, carefully disconnect electrical connection for the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer from lock cylinder.

NOTE: If equipped, the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer is integrated with the lock cylinder and cannot be serviced separately.

Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "Drive".

Position of key in lock cylinder:

1 - Position "Stop"

2 - Position "Drive"

3 - Position "Start"

Fig 2: Position Of Key In Lock Cylinder

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Insert steel wire (approx. Ø 1.2 mm) in drilling next to ignition key -arrow-.

NOTE: To enable steel wire to be inserted straight into hole, ignition key may have to be dismantled and inserted into lock cylinder without key head.

Dismantling ignition key

Refer to 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS

Fig 3: Releasing Lock Cylinder Securing Lever Using Wire

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Release lock cylinder securing lever using wire -arrow- and remove lock cylinder from steering lock housing.

1 - Lock cylinder

2 - Steel wire (approx. Ø 1.2 mm)

3 - Securing lever