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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1994LASER RS TURBO, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGSTEERING COLUMNREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING LOCK CYLINDER HOUSINGREMOVAL
1994 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo, FWD, Standard
Steering Lock Cylinder Housing: Removal
1994 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
- Remove retaining screws located behind square plastic pads on lower instrument panel knee protector. Remove hood release handle. Remove lower instrument panel knee protector. See Figure.
- Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove lap air duct and shower duct located behind lower instrument panel knee protector. See Figure. Remove harness/interlock cable band strap from column. Remove interlock cable cover, and disconnect interlock cable from slide lever. See Figure.
- If using drill method, first tilt/lower steering column enough to access steering lock cylinder housing bracket bolt shear heads. Bolt shear heads are recessed into bracket. Drill off bolt heads. Remove steering lock cylinder housing. Steering lock bracket can be reused if it was not damaged by drill bit.
- If using hacksaw method, first remove combination switch. See COMBINATION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Cut steering lock cylinder housing/bracket bolts in half by cutting at steering lock cylinder housing/bracket upper and lower joints. Remove bolt pieces, and remove steering lock cylinder housing and bracket. Disconnect ignition switch from steering lock cylinder housing.
CAUTION:
If using hacksaw method to remove steering lock bracket bolts, steering lock bracket and steering lock cylinder housing must be replaced.
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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.