Tools and Materials:
- Replacement ignition cylinder with matching keys
- Screwdrivers
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Socket set
- Extension bars
- Ratchet
Instructions:
1. Disconnect the Battery:
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to prevent electrical sparks during the replacement process.
2. Remove the Steering Wheel Cover:
- Locate the screws or clips holding the steering wheel cover in place.
- Use a screwdriver to remove the screws or release the clips.
- Carefully remove the steering wheel cover.
3. Remove the Steering Wheel:
- Loosen the steering wheel nut using the appropriate socket and extension bar.
- Be careful not to remove the nut completely, as it holds the steering wheel in place.
- Use a steering wheel puller to safely remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
4. Remove the Ignition Switch Housing:
- Locate the screws holding the ignition switch housing in place.
- Use a screwdriver to remove the screws.
- Carefully remove the ignition switch housing.
5. Remove the Lock Cylinder:
- Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the small hole on the side of the ignition lock cylinder.
- Turn the screwdriver clockwise to release the lock cylinder.
- Remove the lock cylinder from the housing.
6. Install the New Lock Cylinder:
- Insert the new lock cylinder into the housing.
- Turn the lock cylinder counterclockwise until it locks in place.
7. Reinstall the Ignition Switch Housing:
- Reposition the ignition switch housing and align it with the screw holes.
- Secure the housing using the screws you removed earlier.
8. Reinstall the Steering Wheel:
- Reinstall the steering wheel by gently tapping it onto the steering shaft.
- Tighten the steering wheel nut snugly, but not too tight.
9. Reinstall the Steering Wheel Cover:
- Reattach the steering wheel cover by aligning it with the mounting screws or clips.
- Secure the steering wheel cover in place.
10. Reconnect the Battery:
- Reconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
11. Test the Ignition:
- Verify that the new ignition cylinder works properly by inserting the key and turning it in both directions.
Congratulations, you have successfully replaced the ignition cylinder in your 1989 Jeep!
