Key Cylinder: Removal

The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.

1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position.
2. Rotate key to ON position.
3. A release tang is located on bottom of key cylinder. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: KEY CYLINDER RELEASE TANG

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   1 - KEY CYLINDER

   2 - RELEASE TANG

   Fig 2: KEY CYLINDER RELEASE HOLE

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   1 - Lower Cover

   2 - Access Hole

   3 - Pin Punch

4. Position a small screwdriver or pin punch into tang access hole on bottom of steering column lower cover. See Fig 2.
5. Push the pin punch up while pulling key cylinder from steering column.