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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View of Ignition Switch Housing
    GM743413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the ignition switch housing through the opening in the I/P cluster.
  2. Connect the pass key electrical connector to the ignition switch housing.
  3. If you are replacing the ignition lock cylinder, you must code the new cylinder. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Information.
    4. Fig 2: View of Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder & Switch Housing
    GM749174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Use the key in order to install the ignition switch lock cylinder to the switch housing.
  5. If the ignition switch lock cylinder previously removed was seized or would not rotate, 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. It may be necessary to slightly depress the release button, as the button passes by the 9/32-inch hole previously drilled in the ignition switch housing.
    6. Fig 3: View of Ignition Switch & Electrical Connectors
    GM749172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the park lock cable to the ignition switch housing.
  7. Connect the electrical connectors to the ignition switch.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Switch Bolts
    GM743404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the ignition switch housing to the I/P carrier.
  9. Install the ignition switch bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  10. Install the instrument panel cluster to the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  11. Install the accessory trim plate to the I/P carrier. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  14. Perform the Passlock™ learn procedure. Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent.
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