Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Important: You must perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure after replacement of the ignition switch Lock Cylinder. Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Service and Repair/ Service and Repair




1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove the ignition switch bezel from the ignition switch, using a small flat-bladed tool.
3. Remove the radio.




4. Insert the key and turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ON position.

IMPORTANT: Ignition cylinder wont rotate or is seized.

5. Follow procedure in ignition switch replacement. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement (Pontiac) or Ignition Switch Replacement (Oldsmobile).
6. Using a small flat-bladed tool through the radio access, depress and hold the ignition switch lock cylinder retaining tab.
7. Using the key as an aid, pull to remove the ignition switch lock cylinder from the switch.
8. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Recode the ignition switch lock cylinder, if necessary.
2. Inset the key and turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ON position.
3. Align the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ignition switch, then press into place.
4. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key.
5. Install the radio.




6. Install the ignition switch bezel to the ignition switch, pressing into place until fully seated.
7. Connect negative battery cable.
8. Perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure, if the ignition switch lock cylinder was replaced. Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Service and Repair/ Service and Repair