Key Cylinder: Removal

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Fig 1: KEY CYLINDER

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1 - KEY

2 - KEY CYLINDER

3 - RETAINING PIN HOLE

The ignition key (1) must be in the key cylinder (2) for cylinder removal.

Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from steering column.
Place shifter in PARK position.
A retaining pin is located at side of key cylinder assembly (2). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: KEY CYLINDER
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1 - KEY CYLINDER

2 - PUNCH
- Rotate key to RUN position.
- Press in on retaining pin while pulling key cylinder (1) from ignition switch. See Fig 2.