Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Lock Cylinder: Installation
- Hold lock cylinder sleeve and rotate cylinder clockwise against stop. Insert cylinder into housing with key on cylinder sleeve aligned with keyway in housing.
- Lightly push cylinder against sector, rotate cylinder counterclockwise until cylinder mates with sector. Push in until cylinder retainer tab snaps into place and cylinder is secured.
Insert cylinder into housing making sure that it engages lug on ignition switch driver. Install the roll pin.
Turn key to "LOCK" position and remove key. Insert cylinder into housing far enough to contact switch actuator. Press inward and move switch actuator rod up and down to align parts. When parts align, the cylinder will move inward and a spring loaded retainer will snap into place locking the cylinder into the housing.
With lock cylinder in "ON" position, insert lock cylinder into housing bore in column and turn key to "OFF" position. The action will extend lock cylinder retaining pin into flange. Insert key in lock and cycle cylinder to insure correct operation in all positions.
Align cylinder key with keyway in housing. Push lock all the way in. Install screw and buzzer switch. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.