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Steering Gear > < Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming|Service and Repair
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Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Steering lock housing, removing and installing 

Requirements 
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Steering wheel and airbag unit removed.

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Upper and lower steering column trim removed.

Removing 

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Remove bolt for steering column switch and remove steering column switch.

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Remove plastic cover over shear bolts.

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Drill out shear bolts or drive heads off using a chisel -1-
The ignition key locking cable must also be unhooked on vehicles with an automatic transmission.
Removing and installing ignition switch/lock cylinder. Refer to Starting and Charging.

Installing 
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Reconnect connector for ignition/starter switch.

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Attach ignition key removal lock cable if necessary (only vehicles with automatic transmission).

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Install new shear bolts.

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Tighten shear bolts until head shears off.
Complete installation procedure by following in reverse order of removal.

Steering Gear > < Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming|Service and Repair