RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Steering Lock Replacement
1. Remove the steering column. See: Service and Repair/Steering Column Removal and Installation
2. Center-punch each of the two shear bolts, and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in.) drill bit. Be careful not to damage the switch body and
steering column when removing the shear bolts.
3. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
4. Install the switch body without the key inserted.
5. Loosely tighten new shear bolts.
6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition key turns freely.
7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B) twist off.
8. Rewrite the new immobilizer control unit-receiver with the HDS, and make sure the immobilizer system works properly. See: Accessories and
Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Keyless Entry/Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning
