Ignition Key Will Not Turn - How to Remove the Ignition Lock Cylinder - 2001-2006 Toyota Highlander

If the ignition key cannot be turned, there is a way to make it turn to start the car. And how to remove the ignition lock cylinder from the steering column.
00:00 Intro
0:55 Remove dashboard surrounding trim
2:30 Remove steering column clamshell
3:57 Remove key illumination ring
4:33 Remove lock cylinder from column
6:45 How to force the key to turn

[@crchannel2699]

Thank you, Frank. I always appreciate your videos.

[@Merryfrankster_]

Thank you for watching and for commenting.

[@konquerorx]

Great video Frank, much appreciated! Wanted to ask you about my Camry 1997 v6. I've replaced the rack with a used one and also the powersteer pump new.
I can't get rid of the whining.
Reason for the rack replacement was because the was a massive delay when turning.
I bleed it without the engine running first. For about 10 times left to right then when running and other 15 times. Still noisy as anything.
Is it better to get a used Toyota powersteer pump or am I missing a step? Any advice

[@Merryfrankster_]

If your fluid is purged of air and is now no bubbles/not foamy then you should be ok. This is a pretty simple procedure, there is not much to it. If there is noise, are you sure it is coming from the power steering pump? Take the belt off. Run the engine. I know it's a pain that you have to remove the alternator belt first. C'est la vie.

[@konquerorx]

@@Merryfrankster_ thanks sir, I'll try that now

[@konquerorx]

Please 🙏

[@Merryfrankster_]

See my reply to you below.

[@1256edgar]

If the key doesn’t turn, there is no way then. You need to turn it to acc to push the button.

[@1256edgar]

If it turn to acc position then they will turn tu On and start