that job requires a number of special tools. If your truck has an airbag, TAKE IT TO A SHOP, an airbag will blow up in your face.
The ignition lock switch is found under the steering column on a 2004 Honda Civic. Remove the steering column and ignition switch. Loosen the mounting screws that hold the cylinder in place. Pull and replace the lock cylinder.
How to remove and replace a steering column on a 95 Cadillac Sedan Deville?
switch removal1. disconnect negative battery cable2. remove the steering wheel3. unplug the wires from the switch, remove the bolts and lift switch off steering column ignition lock cylinder removal1. disconnect negative battery cable2. remove the steering wheel3. remove the knee bolster and steering column cover screws4. separate the steering column covers and pull the upper cover up for access to the lock release tab5. with the key in the acc position, depress the release tab, then pull the lock cylinder straight out and remove it from the steering column.
to remove simply move the steering column cover then move the key forward under the cylinder there will be a silver button push in and pull out the cylinder with key at the same time
you dont HAVE to remove it but it does make it easier. removing the column it not very difficult.
You must pull the steering wheel off, remove the lock plate, lift the turn signal stat, and rent the special removal tool to remove the cylinder from the column.
NO.. You must remove the steering wheel and a few other parts to remove it. Taking the covers off won't help.
A 1999 Honda Civic Ignition switch is located under the steering column. Remove the steering column. The switch is seen connecting to the dash harness and lock cylinder. Unplug the switch from both places and replace with a new unit.
you have to replace the whole steering column
Disconnect battery. Wait 10 minutes, then remove airbag module (if equipped) and horn pad. Remove steering wheel. Pull off plastic trim panel below steering column. Turn ignition key to run (not start) and press lock tang to remove lock cylinder. Remove steering column lower shroud. Remove steering column upper shroud. Remove multi-function (turn signal/wiper/hazard) switch. Remove metal 'knee brace' bracket below steering column. Disconnect all affected wiring including wiring to ignition switch. Remove pinch bolt at bottom of steering column. Remove 2 nuts and t bolts mounting steering column. Note that it will now drop down and may pinch fingers or toes. Remove column from vehicle.
In most cases you will need to replace the turn signal switch on the steering wheel for your 1983 Chevy Caprice Classic rather than fixing it. To replace it, remove the horn pad and then use a steering wheel puller and compressor to remove the steering column. You will then remove the signal along with the wiring harness and bus fuses. Replace the signal and wiring and then replace the steering column itself.
You normally have to remove the steering wheel and take apart part of the steering column. If your car has an air bag in the steering wheel you will probably want to take it to a garage. A Haynes Manual for your vehicle would tell you how to do it or whether to attempt it. Depending on the car, you might not need to take apart the steering column, but you will probably still have to remove the air bag and steering wheel. Often, there is a pin or some kind of interlock that you can push to remove the lock cylinder, but you can only get to it after removing the steering wheel. Again, see the service manual for the specific vehicle.