Steering Lock Assembly (Ignition Switch) Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position oblong hole of steering shaft (2) in the center of hole in steering column assembly (1).

Fig 1: Positioning Oblong Hole Of Steering Shaft
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Turn ignition key to ACC or ON position and install steering lock assembly onto column.
Now turn ignition key to LOCK position and pull it out.
Align hub on lock with oblong hole of steering shaft and rotate shaft to assure that steering shaft is locked.
Tighten new bolts until head of each bolt is broken off.

Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Until Head Is Broken Off
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Turn ignition key to ACC or ON position and check to be sure that steering shaft rotates smoothly. Also check for lock operation.
Install steering column. Refer to Steering Column Removal and Installation .