Installation Procedure

If the lock cylinder would not rotate or was seized, perform the following procedure:
1. Install the new ignition switch lock cylinder as required by rotating both the cylinder and the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder into the ignition switch housing until fully seated.
3. You may have to slightly depress the release button as the button passes by the 9/32-in hole previously drilled in the ignition switch housing.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors

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Fig 2: Ignition Switch Rotor & Lock Cylinder

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Turn the key to the ON/RUN position. Install the ignition lock cylinder into 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.
Remove the key.

Fig 3: Ignition Switch Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the ignition switch bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the trim plate bezel to the I/P cluster. Refer to Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Impala) or Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Monte Carlo) .
Install the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
Install the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.