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Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable, in order to maintain the key code. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  4. Remove the right instrument panel (I/P) outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  5. Insert the ignition key into the ignition cylinder.
  6. Important: A new lock cylinder housing and lock cylinder bezel will be required if the ignition cylinder is seized or the ignition key is lost or broken.

  7. If the keys are unavailable or the ignition lock cylinder is seized, proceed with the following steps:

  8. Object Number: 762724  Size: SH
    6.1. Pry the ignition lock cylinder bezel off of the ignition switch.
    6.2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
    6.3. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
    6.4. Remove the fasteners securing the ignition switch to the I/P retainer.
    6.5. Remove the ignition switch through the radio opening.
    6.6. Protect the immediate work area with suitable materials such as clean shop towels or a clean fender cover.
    6.7. Locate the ignition switch lock cylinder release button (2) on the plastic ignition switch housing.
    6.8. Center punch on the rib (1) approximately 3/8 inch toward the key entry end of the ignition lock housing.
    6.9. Drill a pilot hole through the plastic housing, where the housing had been center punched in the previous step, with a 1/8 inch drill bit.
    6.10. Drill the larger hole at the pilot location, and slightly into the ignition switch lock cylinder surface to break the release button retaining spring using a ¼ inch drill bit.
    6.11. Use a magnet and remove the lock cylinder release button (2).
    6.12. Grasp the ignition switch lock cylinder and remove it from the switch housing.
    6.13. Remove any plastic flash from the drilling operation. Using compressed air, blow out the ignition switch assembly and proceed to step 10.

    Object Number: 751050  Size: SH
  9. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
  10. Look through the IP outer trim cover opening and locate the ignition lock cylinder release button (3), located on the right lower side of the ignition switch assembly (2).
  11. Using a flat-bladed tool, depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder release button.

  12. Object Number: 711095  Size: SH
  13. Pull on the ignition cylinder in order to remove the ignition lock cylinder.

  14. Object Number: 291677  Size: SH
  15. Release the ignition cylinder lock cylinder bezel retaining tabs.
  16. Remove the ignition lock cylinder bezel from the ignition lock cylinder.

  17. Object Number: 291678  Size: SH
  18. Remove the light pipe (2) from the lock cylinder.
  19. Slide the reader/exciter (4) off of the ignition lock cylinder.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 291678  Size: SH
  1. Slide the reader/exciter (4) onto the ignition lock cylinder.
  2. Install the ignition lock cylinder light pipe (2) to the ignition cylinder.
  3. Install the ignition cylinder bezel to the ignition lock cylinder, and engage the retainers.
  4. If the ignition lock cylinder was previously seized or the key was lost or broken, proceed with the following steps:
  5. 4.1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    4.2. Install the ignition switch to the I/P.
    4.3. Connect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
    4.4. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement
    4.5. Turn the new ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
    4.6. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    4.7. Push the ignition lock cylinder into the ignition switch until fully seated. It may be necessary to slightly depress the release button as it passes by the ¼ inch hole drilled in the switch housing.
    4.8. Go to step 6.

    Object Number: 291659  Size: SH
  6. With the key installed in the ignition lock cylinder (1) and the cylinder in RUN, insert the ignition lock cylinder (1) into the I/P opening (2).
  7. The lock cylinder release button (3) will produce an audible click.

  8. Using light force, pull on the lock cylinder in order to ensure the lock cylinder is engaged.
  9. Turn the ignition cylinder to LOCK and remove the key.
  10. Install the I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  11. Release the parking brake.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  13. Inspect the ignition switch for proper operation in all positions.
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure

Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.


    Object Number: 751050  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable, in order to maintain the key code. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  4. Remove the radio or the navigation display module. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment, or Navigation Display Module Replacement in Navigation.
  5. Insert the ignition key into the ignition cylinder.
  6. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
  7. Look through the radio opening in the IP and locate the ignition lock cylinder release button (3) located on the right lower side of the ignition switch assembly (2).
  8. Depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder release button (3) , using a flat-bladed tool.

  9. Object Number: 291658  Size: SH
  10. Pull on the ignition cylinder in order to remove the cylinder from the IP (Instrument Panel).

  11. Object Number: 291677  Size: SH
  12. Release the ignition cylinder lock cylinder bezel retaining tabs.
  13. Remove the ignition lock cylinder bezel.

  14. Object Number: 291678  Size: SH
  15. Remove the light pipe (2) from the lock cylinder.
  16. Slide the reader/exciter (4) off of the ignition lock cylinder.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 291678  Size: SH
  1. Slide the reader/exciter (4) onto the ignition lock cylinder
  2. Install the ignition lock cylinder light pipe (2) to the ignition cylinder (1).
  3. Install the ignition cylinder bezel to the ignition lock cylinder, and engage the retainers.

  4. Object Number: 291659  Size: SH
  5. With the ignition key installed in the ignition lock cylinder (1) insert the ignition lock cylinder (1) into the IP opening (2).
  6. The lock cylinder release button (3) will produce an audible click, when fully engaged.

  7. Using light force, pull on the lock cylinder in order to ensure the lock cylinder is engaged.
  8. Turn the ignition to LOCK, then remove the ignition key.
  9. Install the radio or the navigation display module. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment, or Navigation Display Module Replacement in Navigation.
  10. Release the parking brake.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  12. Inspect the ignition cylinder and switch for proper operation in all positions.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .