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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing & Steering Column Lock Tab
    GM1413199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Verify the steering column is not locked.

    If the steering column is locked, complete the following steps:

    1. Inspect the inside of the ignition lock cylinder housing (1) on the steering column.
    2. Locate the steering column lock tab (3) on the right side of the housing, toward the front of the vehicle.
    3. Place a flat-bladed tool on the steering column lock tab.
    4. Rotate the steering wheel slightly and push the steering column lock tab down.
  2. Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder.
  3. Turn the key to the ON position.
  4. Look through the ignition lock cylinder housing in order to inspect the keyed hole (2) in the ignition switch.
  5. Rotate the key slightly and align the keyed tip of the ignition lock cylinder with the keyed hole in the ignition switch.
  6. Install the cylinder to the housing. Ensure the latch locks into the housing.
  7. Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.

    Ensure the ignition lock cylinder spring moves the lock cylinder toward the right side of the vehicle.

    8. Fig 2: Aligning Ignition Lock Cylinder
    GM1381621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Align the flat edge (3) on the theft deterrent reader assembly (4) with the flat edge (2) on the ignition lock cylinder (1).
  9. Align the indexing lug (5) on the reader assembly with the groove (6) on the ignition lock cylinder.
    10. Fig 3: Installing Reader Assembly Into Ignition Lock Cylinder
    GM1381622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Gently push on the reader assembly (1) between the flat edge and the indexing lug in order to install the reader assembly onto the ignition lock cylinder.
  11. Install the bulb and the illumination socket to the reader assembly.
  12. Connect the connector to the reader assembly.
  13. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  14. Install the knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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