OEM Dodge Viper Ignition Lock Cylinder

Dodge Viper Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Ignition Switch
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  Q: How to Remove and Install the Ignition Lock Cylinder on the Steering Column on Dodge Viper?

  A:

  The ignition lock cylinder is placed inside the steering column and the Key-In-Switch is found where the Ignition Switch module is located. To start the service, take off the negative cable from the battery and twist the tilt lever in a counterclockwise direction to remove it. After that, take off the top and bottom covers on the steering column, then remove the ignition switch screws using a tamper-proof torx bit Snap-on TTXR20A2 or the same. Move the switch out of the column as you remove it which disconnects the connector locks of the 7-terminal wiring connector. Pull the lock open on the 4-terminal connector and remove it as well. Turn the key in the LOCK position of the ignition while it is in the aspect. With a TTXR20A2 or the same type of torx bit, remove the screw and the bracket that hold the key cylinder. Turn the key counterclockwise to take it out completely and it will be pulled out about 1/8 inch from the ignition switch halo light ring. Don't remove the key cylinder now; just unseat it and turn the key counterclockwise, all the way to the lock position, before removing the key. After you've finished, remove the ignition key from the cylinder. Install the electrical wires onto the ignition switch by ensuring that the locking tabs are located in the switch. See that the park lock dowel pin and column lock flag are properly indexed before setting the ignition switch into the lock position with the column lock flag parallel to its terminals. Shift the ignition switch park lock dowel pin, so it fits into the steering column park lock slider linkage and add a bit of grease to the flag and dowel pin. Put the ignition switch against the lock housing opening on the steering column, making certain the park lock dowel pin goes into the slot in the park lock slider linkage. Use 3 ± 0.5 Nm (26 ± 4 in. lbs.) torque to tighten the ignition switch and retaining bracket mounting screws. Insert the ignition lock cylinder and seeing both are in the Lock position, let the lock cylinder sink into the ignition switch until it stops moving. Stick the key into the cylinder and, while pushing it backwards, turn the key until you reach the end of travel. Insert the retaining screw into both the bracket and the lock cylinder and turn it until you reach 3 ± 0.5 Nm (26 ± 4 in. lbs.) torque. Fit the Steering Column Covers again, tighten all screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.) and where available, install the tilt lever. To complete the test, hook up the negative terminal to the battery, check that everything functions as it should and check the other options too.