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:
Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Dis ...
Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Upper Hinge to Body Bolt (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedures
Before removing ...
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel (Qty:?€‰2)
Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to disengage the retainers
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