Key/Lock Cylinder: Removal

The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the housing opposite the ignition switch. The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different detents:

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the tilt lever attaching screw. Remove lever.
3. Remove the upper and lower covers from the steering column.
4. Turn the ignition key to the run position. When ignition switch is in the run position, the lock cylinder retaining tab will depress.
5. Depress tab and slide lock cylinder out of housing (Fig 1).
   Fig 1: Removing Lock Cylinder

   Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.