Lock Housing, Steering Column: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Steering Column Control Module Mounting

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Access and remove the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3) from the steering column (2). Refer to MODULE, STEERING COLUMN CONTROL, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Shift Interlock Cable At Column
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If equipped with an automatic transaxle, disconnect the ignition shift interlock cable at the steering column. To do so, insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position. Depress the tab on top of the interlock cable connector (2) and pull the cable out of the lock cylinder housing (1).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing SKREEM/WCM
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Remove the screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to the lock cylinder housing (3).
Unhook the SKREEM/WCM (2) retainer fingers from the lock cylinder housing (3) and remove it.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Key Cylinder
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Insert the key (2) and turn the key cylinder (3) to the RUN position.
Insert an appropriate tool into the slot (1) formed into the lock cylinder housing depressing the key cylinder retaining tab.
Pull the key cylinder and key straight out of the lock cylinder housing as one unit.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Lock Cylinder
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Using Torx® Plus Bit (special tool #10041, Bit, TORX), or equivalent Tamper-Proof Torx® Plus (five point) 30 bit, remove the two screws (1) fastening the lock cylinder housing (2) to the column.
Remove the lock cylinder housing from the steering column.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Ignition Switch
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If ignition switch transfer is required, remove the ignition switch (2) mounting screw (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Ignition Switch & Retaining Tabs
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If ignition switch transfer is required, pull the switch (1) straight out and off the retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing.