2008 Buick Enclave Ignition Lock Cylinder

The Ignition Lock Cylinder Opening Trim Cover has a total of 2 bolts.

You will need to remove the lock cylinder opening trim cover bolts.

You need to disconnect the battery negative cable, remove the steering column upper trim cover and the ignition lock cylinder opening trim cover, turn the ignition lock cylinder to the run position, depress the retainer through the lock housing access hole with a small Allen wrench or similar pick-type tool, and then remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock housing.

You need to hold the ignition cylinder assembly, insert the tumbler spring into each of the 4 spring pockets of the cylinder assembly, install the first tumbler in the slot over the spring and the remaining tumblers for cuts 4, 6, and 8 following the key code and same process, press the tumblers in place, rotate the cylinder assembly, insert the tumbler spring into each of the spring pockets of the cylinder assembly, install the first tumbler in the slot over the spring and the remaining tumblers for cuts 5 and 7 following the key code and same process, press the tumblers in place, inspect for correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder, lubricate the outside surface in the tumbler area of the lock body and down the key slot using the provided grease, insert and extract the key 5 times to lubricate the keyway, insert the actuator in the actuator pocket and hold, rotate the cylinder assembly and insert the retainer spring in the retainer slot located in the cylinder assembly, insert the retainer lining it up in the slot over the spring, depress the retainer and hold, insert the cylinder into the sleeve as shown in the print, insert the key and function the lock 3 times to distribute the grease inside the sleeve, and then verify the key position for inserting the lock into the column.

You need to position the ignition lock cylinder in the run position and insert it into the lock housing, rotate the ignition lock cylinder in the housing, install the ignition lock cylinder opening trim cover and the steering column upper trim cover, and then connect the battery negative cable.