Key/Lock Cylinder: Removal

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove bezel ignition switch ring.
Pull center console bezel loose from instrument panel. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: TAB LOCATION WITH BEZEL IN PLACE
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Insert ignition key and turn to the "ON" position.
Depress the locking tab on the ignition switch housing. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: DEPRESSING TAB WITHOUT BEZEL
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Pull the key cylinder from the ignition switch housing. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: REMOVE/INSTALL KEY CYLINDER

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1 - Locking Tab Location