Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (Encore)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Ignition Lock Cylinder

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Ignition Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement (Encore)Ignition Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement (Trax)
1	Ignition Lock Cylinder Procedure Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. Insert a pick-type tool into the proper hole on the ignition and start switch housing and press the lock tab on the ignition lock cylinder down while turning the cylinder to the START position. Pull the ignition lock cylinder out of the ignition and start switch housing. Code the NEW ignition lock cylinder. Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Ignition Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement (Encore)Ignition Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement (Trax)

Ignition Lock Cylinder

Procedure

Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
Insert a pick-type tool into the proper hole on the ignition and start switch housing and press the lock tab on the ignition lock cylinder down while turning the cylinder to the START position.
Pull the ignition lock cylinder out of the ignition and start switch housing.
Code the NEW ignition lock cylinder. Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition