1998 Saturn SL2 ignition

Ignition Lock Cylinder - Removal
REMOVAL
1.Disable the SIR system. (Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids/General Troubleshooting Procedures/The SIR System. ) See: Diagrams Diagnostic Aids
Ignition Switch: Removal

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

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

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

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.

Ignition Lock Cylinder - Installation
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

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.

5.Route hood release cable through I/P, then install hood release cable to lever.
Ignition Switch: Installation

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: Diagrams Diagnostic Aids