TL AWD V6-3.7L (2010)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Steering Lock Replacement
1. Remove the steering column See: Service and Repair/Steering Column Removal/Installation.
2. Center-punch both of the shear bolts, and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (0.20 in) drill bit. Be careful not to damage the steering lock when
removing the shear bolts.
3. Remove the shear bolts from the steering lock, then remove the steering lock.
4. Remove the immobilizer-keyless control unit from the steering lock, then install it on the new steering lock See: Accessories and Optional
Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Alarm Module/Service and Repair.
5. Install the steering lock without the key inserted.
6. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
7. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition key turns freely.
8. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B) twist off.
9. Install the steering column See: Service and Repair/Steering Column Removal/Installation.
10. Rewrite all new keys to the immobilizer-keyless control unit See: Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Programming and Relearning, and make sure the immobilizer system works properly.
