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.
- Insert the RKE transmitter in the fixture as shown.
- Using the BO-51098 fixture, drive the retention pin from the transmitter assembly as shown.
- Remove the key blade from the transmitter assembly.
- Install the coded blank into the transmitter assembly, insure the indentation on the key blade faces the retention pin.
- Using needle nose pliers, insert the pin half way into the transmitter assembly.
- Using the BO-51098 fixture, drive the roll pin flush to the surface.
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.
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.
Note:
Use caution not to damage the surface, chrome plating, in the following steps.
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