Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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.
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
...
Other materials:
Hydraulic Brake Component Operation Visual Inspection
Disc Brake
With the tire and wheel assemblies removed and the brake rotors retained
by wheel lug nuts, visually inspect the brake caliper piston dust boot (2)
sealing area to ensure that there are no brake fluid leaks.
If any evidence of a brake fluid leak is p ...
Water Pump Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the water pump pulley. Refer to Water Pump Pulley Replacement.
Remove the 5 water pump bolts (2).
Remove the water pump (1).
Insta ...
Fluid Passages (Gen 2)
Figure 1:
Torque Converter and Differential Housing -
Case Side
Figure 2:
Fluid Pump Body - Fluid Pump Cover Side
Figure 3:
Fluid Pump Cover - Fluid Pump Body Side
Figure 4:
Case - Torque Converter and Differential Housing
Side
Fig ...
0.0066