Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
- Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
- Depress the first retaining tab through the ignition and start switch housing front access hole (2) with a small allen wrench or similar pick-type tool. The ignition lock cylinder will back out slightly.
- Depress the second retaining tab through the ignition and start switch housing rear access hole (1). The ignition lock cylinder will back out slightly again.
- Pull the ignition lock cylinder out enough to locate the second retaining tab in the ignition and start switch housing front access hole (2) and depress it.
- Pull and the ignition lock cylinder should release from the ignition and start switch housing. The ignition lock cylinder may have to be wiggled while pulling to release it from the ignition and start switch housing.
- If you are installing a new ignition lock cylinder, refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding .
NOTE:
There are two retaining tabs on the ignition lock cylinder. Both will need to be manipulated in order to remove it from the ignition and start switch housing.