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:
TPMS Malfunction Light
The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing
or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light
flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. The malfunction light comes on at each ign ...
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a
Punctured Tire
When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm
the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the
tire faster.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to
a level place. Turn on the hazard warning fl ...
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the
vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel
(I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Loca ...
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