Steering Lock

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the cover assembly - column.
1. Release the clips, and remove the cover assembly - steering UPR.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Lock Cover Column Clips
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2. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
3. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
  
  Fig 2: Releasing Column UPR And LWR Cover Assemblies
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Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Immobilizer Antenna. >
Release the claws, and pull the key warning switch downwards to remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Key Warning Switch Claw
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Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.

Fig 4: Locating Key Lock Solenoid
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Remove the key lock solenoid.
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Key Lock Solenoid
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Replace the key cylinder.
1. Insert the key into the key cylinder, and turn the key to the ACC position.
2. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and pull the key cylinder until the key cylinder claws touch the steering lock frame stopper (B).
  
  Fig 6: Releasing Key Cylinder
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3. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and release the claws to pull out the key cylinder.
  
  Fig 7: Releasing Key Cylinder Claws
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