Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use a screwdriver to rotate the ignition lock cylinder case gear clockwise to the start position - allowing it to spring return into the RUN position.
- Install the key into the ignition lock cylinder.
- Align the ignition lock cylinder and install it into the ignition lock cylinder case.
- Install the steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Replacement .
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Knee Bolster Replacement (without RPO SLT) .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
IMPORTANT:
The gears between the ignition/start switch and the ignition lock cylinder case must be in the correct position. Failure to do so will cause a misalignment of the gears in the ignition/start switch and the ignition lock cylinder case, which may result in a NO START or BATTERY DRAIN.