Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1178

STEERING 9-25
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVE
1. Remove steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL
-
REMOVE).
2. Pull turn signal switch up far enough to allow access
to lock cylinder spring latch slot (see TURN SIG-
NAL SWITCH
-
REMOVE, steps 2 through 9).
Fig. 9-25 Removing Turn Signal Switch
INSTALL
1. Install turn signal switch by reversing above steps.
NOTE: Be sure the hazard warning knob is
pushed in to allow clearance for the cover and
to avoid damage to switch.
CAUTION: On tilt column, play or slack should
be left in signal switch when installed in wire
protector so that the column head is free to
move in full "up" position. Install column to
instrument panel and check alignment (see
STEERING COLUMN
-
INSTALL, steps 1
through 12).
2. Tighten three switch screws and three cover screws
to 25 Ib. in. torque.
3. Install steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL
-
INSTALL).
3. Remove lock cylinder in "RUN" position by insert-
ing a thin tool (small screwdriver, 6" steel rule or
knife blade) into the slot next to the switch mounting
screw boss (right-hand slot) and depress spring latch
at bottom of slot to release lock.
NOTE: Iflock cylinder has never been removed
before, the slot will be covered by thin casting
"flash" which can easily be broken through
when inserting thin tool.
4. Remove lock by pulling out of housing (Fig. 9-27).
INSTALL
1. Hold lock cylinder sleeve and rotate knob clockwise
against stop when viewed from key end (Fig. 9-28).
2. Lay a 1/16" drill on housing surface next to housing
bore.
CAUTION: 1/16" drill prevents forcing lock
cylinder in ward beyond its normal latched po-
sition. Buzzers witch and spring latch can hold
lock cylinder in ward too far. Complete disas-
sembly of upper bearing housing is necessary to
release inproperly installed lock cylinder.
3. Insert cylinder into housing bore with key on lock
Fig. 9-26 Removing Wire Protector From Turn Signal
Harness
Fig. 9-27 Depressing Lock Cylinder Spring Latch