Remove ignition lock housing

1998 SATURN SC2
204,000 MILES
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KSTEELE
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I cant find any little buttons on the housing to unlock it!! I am trying to remove the tumbler that the key goes into and i can't figure out how to do it. All i can see is two little bolts on the end of it. Any suggestions?
Jul 14, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Here are the directions for removal and replacement of the ignition lock cylinder. The attached pictures correlate with the directions,

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IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER - REMOVAL
1. Disable the SIR system. (Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids/General Troubleshooting Procedures/The SIR System.) See: Vehicle > Diagnostic Aids

Ignition Switch: Removal

pic 1

2. Remove two screws holding Data Link Connector (DLC) to filler panels.
3. Remove the five steering column filler panel screws.


pic 2

4. Remove hood release cable from lever by releasing cable housing, then rotating cable downward to cutout.
5. Remove steering column filler panel.

Ignition Switch: Removal

pic 3

6. Remove two upper-to-lower steering column shroud screws and three lower steering column shroud-to-steering column screws.
7. Remove upper steering column shroud.
8. Insert ignition key into ignition lock cylinder and rotate ignition key to ACC position.

Ignition Switch: Removal

pic 4

9. Depress the square locking button on the top of the ignition lock cylinder module and slide ignition lock cylinder assembly from ignition lock cylinder.

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Ignition Lock Cylinder - Installation
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Steering Steering Column Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Ignition Lock Cylinder - Installation
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER - INSTALLATION
1. Position new ignition and start switch (P/N 21024682) to ignition module assembly and install two screws and tighten.

Torque: 2 - 3 Nm (18 - 27 in.lbs.)

2. Connect electrical connector to ignition and start switch.

Ignition Switch: Installation

pic 5

3. Position upper and lower steering column shrouds to steering column and install two upper-to-lower steering column shroud screws and three lower steering column shroud-to-steering column screws.
4. Install ignition lock cylinder into ignition module.


pic 6

5. Route hood release cable through I/P, then install hood release cable to lever.

Ignition Switch: Installation

pic 7

6. Install steering column filler panel and Data Link Connector (DLC).
7. Install and torque five screws.

Torque: 2.2 Nm (20 in.lbs.)

8. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
9. Enable the SIR system. (Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids/General Troubleshooting Procedures/The SIR System.) See: Vehicle > Diagnostic Aids
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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions. Note: If you lost the key for the original lock assembly, let me know. There are different directions you need to follow.

Take care,
Joe
Jul 14, 2019 at 8:44 PM