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:
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem.
If the steerin ...
Engine Oil Heater Replacement
Engine Oil Heater Replacement
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Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle
If equipped, remove the front insulator cover. Refer to Front Comp ...
Timing Belt Rear Cover Installation
Re-cut the 4 rear timing belt cover threads.
Install the timing belt rear cover (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note: Service may offer bolts that are not microencapsulated.
If this is the case apply thread lock agent to the bolt. If fastener is
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