Originally Posted by
Mopar or No Car
Okay, no need to remove tumblers BUT... Does the assembly actually come out when the tumblers are still in? Examine the surrounding panel -- the black tumbler sleeve sits inside a plastic semicircle. Am I the only person who has tried this without their key turning? I still see a steering wheel removal coming because if I can't get the assembly out with the tumblers intact I'll have to remove the upper panel.
Thanks.
Yes the assembly can be maneuvered out with the tumbler intact. I too had to drill the pin because the key wouldn't turn to allow me to remove the tumbler.
Look at step 9 in my tutorial, the round rubber/chrome transponder ring/sleeve can be removed. also look at step 14. removing the screw that is pictured in step 14 will allow you to pry that panel up a little bit to get enough room to remove the assembly.