Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: The gears between the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing must be in the correct position. Failure to do so will cause a misalignment of the gears in the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing, which may result in a NO START or BATTERY DRAIN.

Fig 1: Aligning Gear In The Ignition Switch

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Verify the alignment of the gear (1) in the ignition switch (2). If gear (1) not in position shown, turn gear in ignition switch (2) until you reach the correct position.

Fig 2: Using Screwdriver To Rotate The Lock Cylinder Housing Gear

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Use a screwdriver to rotate the lock cylinder housing gear counterclockwise until it hits a stop.
Connect the connector to the ignition switch.

Fig 3: Inserting Ignition Switch Into The Lock Cylinder Housing

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Insert the ignition switch into the lock cylinder housing. The tabs (2) on the ignition switch MUST be seated inside the lock cylinder housing (1) for proper installation.

Fig 4: Using Screwdriver To Rotate Lock Cylinder Housing Gear

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Use a screwdriver to rotate the lock cylinder housing gear clockwise to the START position - allowing it to spring return into the RUN position.

Fig 5: View Of Lock Cylinder At Lock Cylinder Housing

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Align the lock cylinder and install the lock cylinder into the lock cylinder housing.
Connect the passlock and key buzzer into the lock housing.
Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Install the hush and knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .