Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Cylinder Operative
NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional ignition switch lock cylinders, and the lock cylinder keys are available for
these vehicles or the lock cylinder key numbers are known and the proper key can be made.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Turn ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position.
3. Place a 3.17 mm (1/8-inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in lower steering column shroud under ignition switch. Press retaining
pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from steering column lock cylinder housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Install ignition switch lock cylinder by turning it to RUN position. Insert ignition switch lock cylinder into steering column lock cylinder housing.
Make sure ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer before turning ignition switch lock cylinder to OFF
position. This will permit cylinder retaining pin to extend into steering column tube flange hole.
2. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder, using lock cylinder key, to make sure switch works in all positions.
3. Connect battery ground cable.
