Mini Ram Van L4-156 2.6L SOHC VIN G 2-bbl (1984)
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
Fig. 1 Ignition lock removal. Models w/standard column
MODELS LESS TILT COLUMN
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove turn signal switch as described under "Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Switch, Replace."
3.
Disconnect horn and ignition key lamp ground wires, then remove ignition key lamp attaching screw and lamp.
4.
Remove four screws attaching upper bearing housing to lock housing, then remove snap ring from upper end of steering shaft and remove upper
bearing housing.
5.
Remove lock plate spring and lock plate from steering shaft.
6.
Position lock cylinder in Lock position and remove ignition key.
7.
Remove key warning buzzer attaching screws, then remove buzzer.
8.
Remove two screws attaching ignition switch to steering column, then remove switch by rotating it 90° and sliding from rod.
9.
Remove two screws attaching dimmer switch, then disengage dimmer switch from actuator rod.
10.
Remove two bell crank attaching screws, then slide bell crank up into lock housing until it can be disconnected from ignition switch actuator rod.
11.
With lock cylinder in Lock position, insert a small diameter screwdriver into lock cylinder release holes and push inward until spring loaded lock
cylinder retainers release.
12.
Grasp lock cylinder and pull from lock housing bore.
13.
Reverse procedure to install. The lock cylinder and ignition switch must be in the "Lock" position.
Fig. 2 Ignition lock removal. Models w/tilt column
MODELS W/TILT COLUMN
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove turn signal switch as described under "Turn Signal Switch, Replace."
3.
Remove ignition key lamp.
4.
Position ignition lock cylinder in the Lock position, then remove ignition key.
5.
Insert a thin screwdriver into lock cylinder release slot and depress spring latch which releases lock cylinder, then grasp lock cylinder and remove
from column.
6.
Reverse procedure to install.
