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Cylinder, Ignition Lock: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Ignition Key Cylinder
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  1. Place actuator in the lock cylinder housing to the RUN position (if not already there).
  2. Insert key into key cylinder and turn key cylinder to the RUN position.
  3. Align the retaining tab on the key cylinder with the slot in the top of the lock cylinder housing.
  4. Slide key cylinder into the lock cylinder housing until key cylinder retaining tab locks the cylinder into place.
  5. Rotate key back and forth (OFF to START), then remove and reinstall it, making sure key cylinder and lock cylinder housing operate properly.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing SKREEM/WCM Fastening Screw
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  6. Slide the ring of SKREEM/WCM (2) over lock cylinder housing (3) and engage the retainer fingers in the recesses formed on the lock cylinder housing.
  7. Install screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to lock cylinder housing (3). Tighten screw to 2.5 N.m (22 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Right Multi-Function Switch
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  8. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the mounting tab on the back of the right multi-function switch (1) to the mounting bracket on the clockspring (3).
    Fig 4: Steering Column Cover
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  9. Install steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: Steering Column Shrouds
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  10. Install upper (1) and lower (2) steering column shrouds. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, LOWER, INSTALLATION and SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, UPPER, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 6: Air Cleaner Box & Snorkel
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  11. Install air cleaner fresh air duct (2) and disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery. Refer to BATTERY, INSTALLATION .
  12. Check operation of all steering column mounted components.