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Ignition Lock Cylinder
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Functional Lock
The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional lock cylinders. Such cylinders either have a key available or known key numbers from which a key can be made.
Fig. 1: Using the key, turn the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position, then depress the retaining pin using a wire pin or small drift
Non-Functional Lock
The following procedure applies to vehicles in which the ignition lock is inoperative and the lock cylinder cannot be rotated due to a lost or broken key, unknown key number or a lock cylinder cap that has been damaged and/or broken to the extent that the lock cylinder cannot be rotated.
1986–90 VEHICLES Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the steering wheel. For details, please refer to the procedure located earlier in this section.
Remove the two trim shroud halves after removing the three attaching screws.
Disengage the electrical connector from the key warning switch.
Using a 1⁄8 in. (3mm) diameter drill, carefully drill out the retaining pin, being careful not to drill deeper than 1⁄2 in. (13mm).
Place a suitable chisel at the base of the ignition lock cylinder cap, then, using a suitable hammer, strike the chisel with sharp blows to break the cap away from the lock cylinder.
Using a 3⁄8 in. (10mm) diameter drill, carefully drill down the middle of the ignition key slot approximately 1 3⁄4 in. (44mm) until the lock cylinder breaks loose from its breakaway base. Remove the lock cylinder and drill shavings from the lock cylinder housing.
Remove the retainer, washer, ignition switch and actuator. Thoroughly clean all the drill shavings from the casting.
Inspect the lock cylinder housing for damage from the removal operation.
To install: Replace the lock cylinder housing if it was damaged.
Install the actuator and ignition switch.
Install the trim and electrical parts.
Install a new ignition lock cylinder.
Install the steering wheel. For details, please refer to the procedure located earlier in this section.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Check the lock cylinder operation.
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Remove the plastic cover from around the steering column.Look under the key and tumbler the (ignition) you will see a small hole,put something in the whole and push on the button then you will be able to remove the key and tumbler.put the new one in with the key in it and wiggle back and fourth until it finds it seat,then your done.
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