For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

• | Air bag deployment

• | Personal injury

• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder (8). Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
4. Remove the ignition switch (6). Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .

Important: The ignition lock cylinder solenoid and the ignition key alarm switch utilize the same connector.

5. Remove the following components from the case:

• | The 2 screws

• | The ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1)

• | The ignition key alarm switch (9)

6. Use a screw extractor or a center punch in order to remove the 2 ignition switch cylinder case bolts (3, 4).
7. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case (7) and the case clamp (2).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the ignition lock cylinder case (7) and the case clamp (2) to the steering column. Secure the components to the column with 2 new tapered head bolts (3, 4). Tighten the bolts until the bolt heads break off.
2. Install the following components to the case:

• | The ignition key alarm switch (9)

• | The ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1)

• | The 2 screws

3. Install the ignition switch (6). Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .
4. Install the ignition lock cylinder (8). Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
5. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.