Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement Pontiac

Important: You must perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure after replacement of the ignition switch lock cylinder.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .



3. Insert the key to the ignition lock cylinder.
4. If the cylinder does not rotate or is seized, follow the procedure in the ignition switch replacement. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the switch:

5.1.	Using a small curved tool or an L-shaped hex wrench, depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder detent. If you cannot locate the detent with the tool, remove the radio. View the detent through the radio opening. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

5.2.	Turn the key to the ON/RUN position.

5.3.	Pull the ignition lock cylinder out with the key.

6. Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.

1. Code the ignition switch lock cylinder, if necessary. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Information.
2. Insert the key and turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ON/RUN position.
3. Install the lock cylinder to the ignition switch. If you turned the key slightly while removing the lock cylinder, you may have to align the white colored ignition switch rotor (1) with the lock cylinder (2). You can rotate the ignition switch rotor (1) with your finger.
4. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key.
5. If necessary, install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
6. Install instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
7. Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
8. Perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure, if the ignition switch lock cylinder was replaced. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement Oldsmobile

Important: You must perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure after replacement of the ignition switch lock cylinder.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.



2. Remove the ignition switch bezel from the ignition switch, using a small flat-bladed tool.
3. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.



4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the switch.

4.1.	Insert the key and turn the ignition lock cylinder to the ON/RUN position.

4.2.	Using a small flat-bladed tool through the radio access, depress and hold the lock cylinder detent.

4.3.	Pull the lock cylinder from the switch with the key.

5. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
6. If the ignition cylinder does not rotate or is seized, follow the procedure in the ignition switch replacement. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .

1. Code the ignition switch lock cylinder, if necessary. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Information.
2. Insert the key and turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ON/RUN position.
3. Install the lock cylinder to the ignition switch. If you turned the key slightly while removing the lock cylinder, you may have to align the white colored ignition switch rotor (1) with the lock cylinder (2). You can rotate the ignition switch rotor (1) with your finger.
4. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key.
5. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.



6. Install the bezel to the ignition switch, pressing into place until fully seated.
7. Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
8. Perform the BCM theft deterrent relearn procedure, if the ignition switch lock cylinder was replaced. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.