Jeep Repair: lock and cylinder, remote keyless entry, jeep wrangler

Question
HOW DO I REMOVE THE LOCK AND CYLINDER ( IGNITION ) FROM A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER .

Answer
REMOVAL



The ignition key (1) must be in the key cylinder (2) for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.

1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position.
2. Remove the shroud covers.
3. Remove the remote keyless entry (S.K.R.E.E.M) module.
4. Remove the halo ring around the cylinder.
5. Rotate key to ON position.
6. A release pin is located on the bottom of the key cylinder (5) with the access hole on the top of the lock cylinder housing (3).
7. Position a small screwdriver or pin punch (4) into pin access hole (5).
8. Push the pin punch (5) up while pulling key cylinder (2) from lock cylinder housing (3