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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Optra - Mexico 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1308107 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover and panel by removing the screws.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector for the immobilizer detection coil.

    4. Object Number: 1308221 Size: SH
  4. With the key in the ignition turned to the position designated ACC, remove the lock cylinder by pressing down the detent spring and pulling the lock cylinder out of the switch cylinder housing.

    5. Object Number: 1308230 Size: SH
  5. Remove the ignition switch retaining screw.
  6. Disconnect the wiring and remove the ignition switch.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1308230 Size: SH
  1. Install the ignition switch with the ignition switch retaining screw.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition switch retaining screw to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  2. Connect the wiring to the ignition switch.

    3. Object Number: 1308107 Size: SH
  3. Install the lock cylinder.
  4. Connect the electrical connector for the immobilizer detection unit.
  5. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel with the screws.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  6. Connect the negative battery cable.