Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2002)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Non-Functional Lock Cylinder
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder-Non-Functional
Removal
1. Depower the supplement restraint system (SRS).
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly.
3. Twist off the cap from the ignition switch cylinder.
4. NOTE: The lock cylinder is repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock
repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
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Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
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Use a 3/8-inch drill bit to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
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Remove and discard the ignition switch lock cylinder and clean the drill shavings from the steering column.
5. Remove the bearing retainer.
