That's good. But I spoke a mechanic, not from the dealer.
He would charge about the same as the dealer $1000.00.
He admitted that he didn't want the job. Said it involved a lot and would be difficult for any mechanic. Said I'd have to take apart the steering column.
He said, if I tried to do the job myself, I'd likely wish I had not.
He recommended, take it to the dealer.
The PDF you sent does not look as complicated as this mechanical described.
I'm just asking you guys, do you think a guy like me who's done some auto repairs here and there could do this, or is it too outside the skill set of a guy like that.
Like I said before.
I put a power steering pump in an 2002 Olds Alero.
I put a water pump in a 1982 Toyota Celica.
That's all that comes to mind.
These being the more ambitious projects I've pulled off. I know...not so impressive.
The key is not jammed, so far.
The mechanic I talked to really advised against trying this myself.
But frankly, I don't think he looked at the PDF.
I realizes nobody me can know for sure how it might come out. It's ultimately my call.
Just need to know:
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being hardest what's the difficulty rating on this job ?
I will be re-using the old ignition and disabling the cylinder lock.