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 Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Knob Bezel Replacement
Rear Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Knob Bezel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Handle Bezel
Procedure
Use a flat-bladed tool to tilt the rear of the handle upward, then l ...
ABS Description and Operation
This vehicle is equipped with the MGH 60 Mando electronic stability control antilock
brake system. The electronic brake control module and the brake pressure modulator
are serviced separately. The brake pressure modulator uses a four circuit configuration
to control hydraulic press ...
Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition
The ignition lock cylinder uses 8 key cut positions, 1?E. The ignition cylinder
tumblers (3) are located on alternate sides of the cylinder (5). They are not snap-in
and are not self-retaining. It follows the key code with the first tumbler being
the first depth of the ke ...
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