GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 371562 Size: SH

    Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Insert the key into the ignition cylinder and turn the key to the start position.
  4. Using an awl, insert the tip into the ignition lock cylinder access hole.
  5. Push down gently on the awl and remove the lock cylinder from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 371562 Size: SH
  1. Perform the following steps to install the ignition cylinder to the steering column.
    2. 1.1. Align the positioning locking tab slot on the lock module assembly to the positioning tab on the ignition lock cylinder.
    1.2. Puch the lock cylinder in until the locking tab locks in the lock module assembly.
  2. Install the turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.