How do you remove 1990 honda civic hatchback ignition lock/switch

Steering Lock Replacement, Including ATX Key Interlock System

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Remove dashboard lower cover and knee bolster.

3. Disconnect 5-P connector from the under-dash fuse box and 7-P connector from the main wire harness.

4. Remove steering column covers.

5. Remove column holder mounting bolts and nuts.

6. Lower steering column assembly.

7. Center punch both shear bolts and drill heads off with a 5 mm drill bit, being careful not to damage the switch body when removing shear bolts.

8. Remove shear bolts from switch body.

9. Install new steering lock assembly (with key interlock solenoid*, if appropriate) without the key inserted.

10. Loosely tighten new shear bolts.

11. Insert ignition key and check for proper operation of steering wheel lock and that ignition key turns freely.

12. Tighten shear bolts until hex heads twist off.

*The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition switch, unless the shift lever is in Park. When the shift lever is in any position other than Park, a solenoid is activated, making it impossible for the key to be removed until the shift lever is moved to Park.

If the key cannot be removed, the key interlock solenoid is OK. If the key can be removed, replace the steering lock assembly (key interlock solenoid is not available separately).