Jeep Repair: Ignition Key lock cylinder, negative battery cable, cherokee removal

Question
How to remove key lock cylinder, 2001 jeep cherokee

Answer
REMOVAL
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.

Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
If equipped with an automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position.
Rotate key to ON position.
A release tang is located on bottom of key cylinder (Key Cylinder Release Tang).
Position a small screwdriver or pin punch into tang access hole on bottom of steering column lower cover (Key Cylinder and Cover Removal).
Push the pin punch up while pulling key cylinder from