Ignition Key Lock: Replacement

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM".
Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor (steering roll connector) are removed, perform "VSC (VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC.
Refer to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .

NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver,
Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
Remove the universal joint assembly - steering,
Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
Remove the column assembly - steering.
Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>REMOVAL

Remove the ignition key lock.

Use the reverse tap and drill to remove the set bolt and remove the ignition key lock.

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Install the ignition key lock.
1. Secure the ignition key lock to the column assembly - steering.
2. Use new set bolts. Tighten the bolt until the bolt head is broken (bolt head wrenched off).
Install the column assembly - steering.
Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal,
Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .