Removal & Installation
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Locate hole in lower steering column cover under lock cylinder. Insert a 1/8" drill bit or punch into hole. Press lock cylinder retaining pin while pulling lock cylinder from housing. Remove lock cylinder. Unscrew tilt wheel handle and remove from steering column. Remove 2 steering column opening cover screws. Remove steering column opening cover. Remove upper and lower steering column cover screws. Separate and remove upper and lower steering column covers.
- Remove steering column opening cover reinforcement bolts. Remove steering column opening cover reinforcement. Remove transceiver module mounting screw. Disconnect transceiver module harness connector. Apply light pressure below lock cylinder lower rib and remove transceiver module. To install, reverse removal procedure. Turn lock cylinder to RUN position and insert into housing. Ensure lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned with interlocking washer.