Have a 2006 4 cyl tacoma 2.7lt engine. An attempt was made to steal it and they jammed something into the key cylinder so I must replace it as my key will not work. I have the part and am wondering if anyone could assist me as to how I remove the old cylinder and replace with the new? Thanks

 

If its like the older toyotas, you will need to get it to turn to the "Acc" position to remove the lock cylinder. If it won't turn, you will need to drill the brass colored pin to take it out.

 

I believe I was able to get it to the ACC position as I got the steering wheel to unlock. So now what?

 

There is usually a release pin underneath the lock that you depress to release the lock cylinder:
- http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...nition_switch/

 

Ya, what roger said

Depress the little brass colored pin, and the lock cylinder will pull straight out.

 

Thanks for your input. Heading out to the truck t give it a shot. I am going to remove the negative battery cable correct?

 

you dont need to remove the cable.

but, like mentioned above..but not all in one reply

key in ACC position then just push in the pin (usually on the bottom) have to remove the panel below the cylinder, wherever it is on your rig... and the cylinder *should* slip right out. Same for putting the new one back in, just reverse it