FAQ for Ignition Lock Cylinder Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the ignition lock cylinder screws?
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The recommended torque is 2.5 (22-inch lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the ignition lock cylinder?
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You can remove the steering wheel, the steering column trim covers, the multifunction levers, the lock housing bolts, the ignition switch screws, and the ignition switch.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the ignition switch lock cylinder?
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You can disable the supplemental inflatable restraint, remove the steering column trim covers, insert the key into the ignition, rotate to the RUN position, and then rotate the ignition cylinder back to the ACC position.
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01/11/2022 Q: Why is the ignition lock cylinder hard to turn/bind?
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Because a lack of lubrication may cause adjoining metal surfaces to wear, resulting in a significant amount of powder (black) forming in the ignition cylinder case housing.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to service the key and lock cylinder coding?
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For the key cutting and lock cylinder coding procedure, you can refer to the instruction sheet supplied in the key and lock cylinder kit.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the ignition switch lock cylinder?
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The procedure is to install the lock cylinder assembly, install the cylinder into the lock housing, rotate the lock cylinder in the housing, install the SIR system and then connect the negative battery cable.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the repair ignition lock cylinder case?
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You can install the screws, the multifunction levers, the steering column trim covers, the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) coil, and the steering wheel.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the lower bolts and the upper bolts?
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The recommended torque is 8 (71-inch lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to correct the situation where the ignition lock cylinder is hard to turn/binds?
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You should contact Technical Assistance (TAC). Remove the ignition lock cylinder, clean the ignition lock cylinder and case housing, use two different General Motors (GM) lubricants, remove the battery cover, disconnect the negative battery cable, and then remove the ignition lock cylinder.
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