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:
Power Windows
Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons.
Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or k ...
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) and bracket assembly.
Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement.
Remove the BPMV bolts (1).
Remove the BPMV bracket.
Installation Procedure
Install the BPMV br ...
Turbocharger Replacement
Special Tools
EN-49942 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection
and Connection.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Fi ...
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