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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER1999CIRRUS L4-2.4L VIN XREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHIGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN X
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN XSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
2. Remove upper steering column shroud.
3. Pull lower shroud down far enough to access lock cylinder retaining tab.
4. Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress retaining tab and remove key cylinder.
INSTALLATION
1. Install key in lock cylinder. Turn key to run position (retaining tab on lock cylinder can be depressed).
2. The shaft at the end of the lock cylinder aligns with the socket in the end of the housing. To align the socket with the lock cylinder, ensure the socket is in the Run position.
3. Align the lock cylinder with the grooves in the housing. Slide the lock cylinder into the housing until the tab sticks through the opening in the housing.
4. Turn the key to the Off position. Remove the key
5. Install steering column shrouds.
6. Connect negative cable to auxiliary battery terminal on shock tower.
1. Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
2. Remove upper steering column shroud.
3. Pull lower shroud down far enough to access lock cylinder retaining tab.
Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab:
4. Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress retaining tab and remove key cylinder.
INSTALLATION
1. Install key in lock cylinder. Turn key to run position (retaining tab on lock cylinder can be depressed).
Socket In Lock Cylinder Housing:
2. The shaft at the end of the lock cylinder aligns with the socket in the end of the housing. To align the socket with the lock cylinder, ensure the socket is in the Run position.
3. Align the lock cylinder with the grooves in the housing. Slide the lock cylinder into the housing until the tab sticks through the opening in the housing.
4. Turn the key to the Off position. Remove the key
5. Install steering column shrouds.
6. Connect negative cable to auxiliary battery terminal on shock tower.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.