Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding Key Blade Removal and Installation

Special Tools

BO-51098 Flip Key Blade Fixture

For equivalent region tools, refer to Special Tools.

Caution:

Failure to properly support the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter assembly while replacing the key blade may cause internal damage to the transmitter assembly.

1. Insert the RKE transmitter in the fixture as shown.



Note:

It may be necessary to dress the pin drift on a grinder to maintain the diameter in order to drive the pin through the housing.

2. Using the BO-51098 fixture, drive the retention pin from the transmitter assembly as shown.



3. Remove the key blade from the transmitter assembly.
4. Install the coded blank into the transmitter assembly, insure the indentation on the key blade faces the retention pin.



Note:

Use caution not to damage the surface, chrome plating, in the following steps.

5. Using needle nose pliers, insert the pin half way into the transmitter assembly.


6. Using the BO-51098 fixture, drive the roll pin flush to the surface.