Ignition Lock Cylinder Service and Repair | Excursion 4WD V8-54L SOHC VIN L (2001)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Non-Functional
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(s) to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the deactivation
procedure.
Deactivate the Supplemental Restraints System (SRS).
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering
wheel removal and installation procedure.
Remove the steering wheel.
4. Twist off the cap from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
5. 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 diameter drill 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 drill shavings from the steering column.
6. CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and retainer prior to removal.
