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Ignition Lock Cylinder


Fig. 8 Ignition Lock Replacement. 1989:






1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove steering wheel as described under STEERING SUSPENSION CHASSIS AND BODY COMPONENTS/STEERING/COMPONENT REPLACEMENT & REPAIR PROCEDURES/HORN SOUNDER & STEERING WHEEL.
3. Remove turn signal switch as described under TURN SIGNAL then remove buzzer switch.
4. Place ignition switch in Run position, then remove lock cylinder retaining screw and lock cylinder.
5. Cut wire at lock cylinder assembly, then attach remaining wire extending from steering column cover to back of connector body of new lock cylinder. Pull original wire through column while feeding through new wire.
6. Install by rotating lock cylinder to stop while holding housing, Fig. 8. Align cylinder key with keyway in housing, then push lock cylinder assembly into housing until fully seated.
7. Install lock cylinder retaining screw.
8. Install buzzer switch, turn signal switch and steering wheel.