Ignition Lock Cylinder: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Set parking brake. Remove instrument panel accessory trim plate and knee bolster panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE & KNEE BOLSTER PANEL . Remove lock cylinder connector from retaining tab on ignition switch. Disconnect lock cylinder connector.
- Insert key into ignition switch. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, depress and hold ignition lock cylinder retaining tab located on lower right side of ignition switch. Remove ignition lock cylinder. See Figure . Note how ignition switch lock cylinder wiring is wrapped around base of ignition switch bezel for installation reference. Remove ignition switch bezel.