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:
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper
Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement.
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Paint Gauges
Paint thickness gauges measure the total thickness of the vehicle finish. It
is important to accurately measure the thickness of the finish on each vehicle as
the thickness of the finish will vary on each vehicle. Use a paint gauge before
the sanding process in order to accurately measure how ...
Water Pump Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces and the 3 coolant pump threads.
Install NEW gasket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Install the coolant pump (1).
Install 5 NEW bolts (2) and tighten to 8& ...
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