Originally Posted by
drhrsh
A lot has been written on this site about this problem. I was having the problem of the key not turning, and having to try 6 or more times turning the steering wheel, etc. until it finally worked. I also read about others who were finally unable to turn the key at all, requiring a tow to the dealer and a bill for $1500.00 or more to fix. I want to thank Crossbow 39 for his nice thread on how to do this. I am a visual guy and thought I would take pictures and post a thread to help others. I also learned a few tips which may help others.
1.) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.) Remove the fuse panel access door to the left of the steering wheel, in the door jam area.
3.) Remove the air vent above the headlight switch. It just pops out.
4.) Remove the lower trim panels. First remove the "U" shaped panel below the steering wheel (one screw). This gives you access to 2 hidden screws which need to be removed.
UPDATE
NEWEST PDF FILE AS OF JUNE 1 , 2013
The new PDF is version 5
Thank you very much for putting this clear explanation together. Success in my parking lot at work last night after the key wouldn't turn for me the day before ...!
Thanks!