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 ...
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Other materials:
Front Floor Console Multifunction Switch Replacement
Front Floor Console Multifunction Switch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement
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Accessory Switch
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Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the right and left windshield side garnish moldings. Refer
to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement.
Remove the front floor c ...
Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation
Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
Procedure
Release the rear seat center seat belts.
Lift up on the front of the seat cushion at the latch locati ...
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