Rendezvous AWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.
2. Disable the SIR system.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the retaining screw from the lower steering column trim covers.
5. Tilt the trim cover down and slide rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs. Remove the lower steering column trim covers.
6. Remove the retaining screws from the upper steering column trim cover.
7. Lift the trim cover in order to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole (1).
8. Insert the Snap-On A173A bent-tip awl (1) or equivalent, with a 2.5 mm (3/32 inch) tip, and 20 mm (3/4 inch) in length, into the access hole of
the ignition lock cylinder.
9. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to START.
10. Use the bent tip in order to push down on the ignition lock cylinder retainer.
11. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
