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:
Radio Controls with Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, menus shown on
the display, and steering wheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
(Power): Press and hold to turn
the radio on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is ...
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Description and Operation
SIR System Overview
The supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system supplements the protection
offered by the seat belts. The SIR system contains an inflatable restraint sensing
and diagnostic module (SDM), air bags, seat belt pretensioners (anchor and retractor),
and impact sen ...
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight
The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
access ...
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