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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 332 (STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Installing Ignition Switch To Steering Column
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  1. Install the ignition switch (3) to the steering column (1).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the retaining screws (2) to the ignition switch (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (36 lb in).

  3. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT KEY)   or  IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (WITH KEY)   . 
  4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
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