Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the upper trim cover and the lower trim cover from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement.
- Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the RUN position.
- Push a pick-type tool into the access hole (2) in the ignition and start switch housing and press the ignition lock cylinder lock tab down.
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder (1) from the ignition and start switch housing.
- Installation Procedure
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- If you are installing a new ignition lock cylinder, code the lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition.
- Turn the key to the RUN position and insert ignition lock cylinder (1) into the ignition and start switch housing.
- Turn the key to the LOCK position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Install the upper trim cover and the lower trim cover to the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding and Non-Folding Key Cutting
High Security keys are available from the service parts system.
Obtain the key code from the security card or from the GM Dealer World, Parts,
Key Code Look Up system.
If you have the key code a ...
Immobilizer
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Other materials:
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover (Qty:?€‰2)
Procedures
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to disengage the retainers
securi ...
Windshield Washer Solvent Container Hose Replacement
Windshield Washer Solvent Container Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
1
Windshiel ...
Radiator Mounting Stud Repair
Repair Procedure
Note: If the radiator is leaky, replace it. Refer to Radiator
Replacement.
Pressure test the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing.
Grind the fracture surface (1) with a proper tool.
Drill a hole in the cente ...
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