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Steering Column Lock Module

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~78min
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Removal and Installation
Item Part Number Description
1 — Ignition switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
2 — Electrical harness pin-type retainer (part of 14401)
3 — Electrical harness pin-type retainer (part of 14401)
4 — Multifunction switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
5 W302562 Steering column lock module bolt
6 3C529 Steering column
7 3511 Steering column lock module
8 W504142 Multifunction switch carrier bolts (3 required)
9 3F791 Multifunction switch carrier
10 — Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver electrical connector (part of 14401)
11 15607 PATS transceiver

NOTICE: Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the column may result.
  1. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B.
  2. Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
  4. Detach the 2 electrical harness pin-type retainers.
  5. Remove the 3 multifunction switch carrier bolts.
    • Remove the multifunction switch and carrier as an assembly.
  6. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.
  7. Remove the PATS transceiver.
  8. Remove the lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to Section 501-14.
  9. Position the steering column to the full downward position to access the lock module bolt.
  10. NOTE: Clean all metal shavings and foreign material after cutting a slot into the steering column lock module bolt.

    Cut a slot into the head of the steering column lock module bolt.

  11. Remove and discard the steering column lock module bolt.
    • To install, tighten the new bolt until the head of the bolt shears off.
  12. Remove the steering column lock module.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Align the ribs on the steering column lock module with the window of the steering column tube.

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