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:
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster
Replacement.
Remove the instrument panel center mo ...
Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement
Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Outside Rearview Mirror Glass
Procedure
Remove the outside rearview mirror glass. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror
Glass Replacement.
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Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH-24319-B
CH-43631
J-24319-B
J-43631
Ball Joint Remover
CH-50559
Wheel Hub / Bearing Remover / Installer Kit
CH-5 ...
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