Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Steering Column Lock Module
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column may result.
1. Remove the ignition switch.
2. NOTE: Clean all metal shavings and foreign material after cutting slots in the steering column lock module bolts.
Cut slots into the heads of the 2 steering column lock module bolts.
3. Remove the 2 steering column lock module bolts.
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Discard the bolts.
4. Remove the steering column lock module clamp.
5. Remove the steering column lock module.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Align the ribs on the steering column lock module with the window of the steering column tube.
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Align the locating pin with the slot on the locating bracket of the steering column.
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Tighten the bolts until the heads of the bolts shear off.
