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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM - EXCEPT HYBRIDIGNITION LOCK CYLINDER - NON FUNCTIONAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional Removal/Installation
  1. Remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver. See PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
    • Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
    • Use a 3/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition lock cylinder breaks loose.
    • Remove and discard the ignition lock cylinder and drill shavings from the steering column.
  3. Remove the bearing retainer.
  4. Remove the steering column lock housing bearing and steering column lock gear.
  5. Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Verify the ignition lock cylinder operation.
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