Repair lock cylinders frozen due to cold weather using
the following procedure:
Important: Be careful not to damage painted surfaces while using a heat gun.
- Apply heat to the cylinder area with a heat gun.
- Hold the shutter door open with a paper clip or similar item.
- Force air into the cylinder.
Use compressed air and a blow gun attachment.
- While holding the shutter door open, inject a small amount of
multi-purpose lubricant GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent.
- Work the key into the cylinder several times.
- Wipe any excess lubrication residue from the key.