Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Steering Lock Assembly (Ignition Switch) Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove steering column assembly.
2) Using center punch (with sharp point) (1) as shown in the figure, loosen and remove steering lock mounting bolts (2).

NOTE:
Use care not to damage aluminum part of steering lock body (3) with center punch (1).

3) Turn ignition key to ACC or ON position and remove steering lock assembly (3) from steering column assembly (4).





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





2) Turn ignition key to ACC or ON position and install steering lock assembly onto column.
3) Now turn ignition key to LOCK position and pull it out.
4) Align hub on lock with oblong hole of steering shaft and rotate shaft to assure that steering shaft is locked.
5) Tighten new bolts until head of each bolt is broken off.





6) Turn ignition key to ACC or ON position and check to be sure that steering shaft rotates smoothly. Also check for lock operation.
7) Install steering column.
8) (Keyless start model)
If steering lock assembly has replaced, after completing installation, register steering lock unit ID code to keyless start control module as following.
^ Immobilizer model:
Register ignition key transponder code in ECM.
^ Non immobilizer model:
Register steering lock unit ID code in keyless start control module.