Spirit V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1990)
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
Less Tilt Column
Fig. 4 Releasing Ignition Lock Cylinder Retaining Pin
Fig. 5 Ignition Switch, Rear View
Fig. 6 Ignition Switch Mounting Pad
Disable airbag, refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts/Air Bags (Supplemental Restraint Systems)/Service and Repair. After procedure has been
completed, rearm airbag system.
On these models, the ignition lock and ignition switch are removed as an assembly.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove tilt lever.
3.
Remove three Torx column cover attaching screws, then the upper and lower column covers.
4.
Using tamper proof Torx bit tool No. 440-TX20H or equivalent, remove three ignition switch mounting screws.
5.
Carefully pull switch away from column. Release two connector locks on seven terminal wiring connector, then disconnect from ignition switch.
6.
Release connector lock on four terminal connector, then disconnect from ignition switch.
7.
Remove ignition lock from ignition switch as follows:
a. With key inserted and switch in Lock position, use a small screwdriver to depress ignition lock retaining pin flush with lock cylinder surface.
b. Rotate key clockwise to Off position. Ignition lock should now be unseated from ignition switch assembly. Do not attempt to remove ignition
lock at this time.
c. With ignition lock in unseated position (lock bezel approximately 1/8 inch above halo light ring), rotate key counterclockwise to Lock
position, then remove key.
d. Remove ignition lock from ignition switch.
8.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
