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Ignition System (Service Information): Cylinder-Key/Lock: Installation

Fig 1: REMOVE/INSTALL KEY CYLINDER
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1 - Locking Tab Location
  1. Install key in lock cylinder. Turn key to "ON" position (retaining tab on lock cylinder can be depressed).
  2. The shaft at the end of the lock cylinder aligns with the socket in the end of the housing. To align the socket with the lock cylinder, ensure the socket is in the "ON" position.
  3. Align the lock cylinder with the grooves in the housing. Slide the lock cylinder into the housing until the tab sticks through the opening in the housing.
    Fig 2: DEPRESSING TAB WITHOUT BEZEL
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  4. Turn key to Off position. Remove key.
    Fig 3: TAB LOCATION WITH BEZEL IN PLACE
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  5. Install center console bezel to instrument panel. See Figure.
  6. Install bezel ignition switch ring.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.