Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Accessories / Security & Keyless Entry / Ignition/Push Start and Steering Lock / Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

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.

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