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Lock Cylinder Housing

Fig 1: Key, Key Cylinder & Retaining Pin Holes
GC0006728Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - KEY
2 - KEY CYLINDER
3 - RETAINING PIN HOLE

The ignition key (1) must be in the key cylinder (2) for cylinder removal.

  1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  2. Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from steering column.
  3. Place shifter in PARK position.
  4. A retaining pin is located at side of key cylinder assembly (2). See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Key Cylinder & Punch
    GC0006729Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - KEY CYLINDER
    2 - PUNCH
    • Rotate key to RUN position.
    • Press in on retaining pin while pulling key cylinder (1) from ignition switch. See Fig 2.