Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder

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Perform the following steps if the ignition switch lock cylinder which you previously removed was seized or would not rotate.
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.
Connect the electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Passkey(TM) Electrical Connector

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Fig 3: Park/Lock Cable & Ignition Switch

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Fig 4: Ignition Switch Rotor & Lock Cylinder (Pontiac)

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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 switch rotor with your finger.
Remove the key.
Position the ignition switch to the I/P trim pad.

Fig 5: Ignition Switch Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the ignition switch bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the I/P driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
Install the I/P steering column opening filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
Install the left I/P insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .

Fig 6: Identifying Ignition Cylinder Bezel

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Install the ignition switch bezel.
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) .