Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1780

6B-17 Steering Wheel and Column:
Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
"Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection: ".
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to "SIR Disabling and
Enabling: ".
3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to
"Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement".
4. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
NOTE
There are two retainers on the ignition lock
cylinder. Depress both retainers to remove
the lock cylinder from the housing.
5. Depress the first retainer through the lock housing
access hole (2) with a small allen wrench or similar
pick-type tool. The lock cylinder will back out slightly.
6. Depress the second retainer through the lock
housing access hole (1). The lock cylinder will back
out slightly again.
7. Pull the lock cylinder out enough to locate the
second retainer to the lock housing access hole (2).
8. Depress the retainer though the access hole (2) a
second time. The ignition cylinder should release
from the housing. If not, the ignition cylinder may
need to be moved in and out several times to locate
the retainer correctly in the hole.
9. Remove the lock cylinder from the lock housing.
Installation Procedure
NOTE
If you are installing a new lock cylinder, refer
to "Key and Lock Cylinder Coding: ".
1. Position the lock cylinder in the run position. Insert
the cylinder into the lock housing.
2. Rotate the lock cylinder in the housing. Verify proper
rotation.
3. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to
"Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement".
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to "SIR Disabling and
Enabling: ".
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to "Battery
Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection: ".