How to change your CRX Ignition Lock Cylinder

Disconnect the ground battery cable (black) using a wrench.

Detach the center pad from the steering wheel. Use a small, flat-head screwdriver as a small pry bar to lift and remove the pad.

Unscrew the steering wheel retaining nut using a ratchet, ratchet extension and socket.

Strike the backside of the steering wheel spokes carefully with the palm of your hands to dislodge the wheel from the steering column shaft, and put the steering wheel aside.

Remove the steering column covers using a Phillips screwdriver

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Mark the center of the lock cylinder mounting bolts with a center punch and a hammer.

Drill a small hole in the two lock cylinder mounting bolts using the center punch marks as a guide. Use an electric drill and a small bit.

Unscrew the two lock cylinder bolts using a screw extractor.

Remove the lock cylinder from the steering column.

Installing the Ignition Lock Cylinder

Insert the new ignition lock cylinder without the key in the steering column housing, but do not tighten the mounting bolts yet. Make sure the cylinder is properly seated.

Insert the ignition key, momentarily position the steering wheel on the steering shaft. Make sure the steering lock works by rotating the steering wheel and turning the key. Also, make sure the key properly rotates all the way to the Start position. Remove the steering wheel.

Tighten the lock cylinder mounting bolts using a standard screwdriver. After tightening the bolts, keep the screwdriver turning until the bolts’ heads twist off.

Install the steering column covers using the Phillips screwdriver.

Set the steering wheel in position over the steering shaft and tighten the wheel retaining nut using the ratchet, ratchet extension and socket. Torque the steering nut to 36 foot-pounds (50 Nm) using a torque wrench.

Snap the center pad in place on the steering wheel.

Connect the ground battery cable (black) using the wrench.