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Steering Lock

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work,

    Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .

    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the clips, and remove the cover assembly - steering UPR.
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    2. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
    3. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
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  3. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly or the ignition switch illumination.

    Refer to SECURITY AND LOCKS>IMMOBILIZER ANTENNA>REMOVAL .

  4. Remove the key lock solenoid.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.
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  5. Replace the key cylinder.
    1. Insert the key into the key cylinder, and turn the key to the ACC position.
    2. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and pull the key cylinder until the key cylinder claws touch the steering lock frame stopper (B).
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    3. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and release the claws to pull out the key cylinder.
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  6. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Connect the battery ground terminal,

    Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .