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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Using Screwdriver To Rotate Lock Cylinder Housing Gear
    GM1413835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the key into the lock cylinder.
    2. IMPORTANT: The gears between the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing must be in the correct position. Failure to do so will cause a misalignment of the gears in the ignition switch and the lock cylinder housing, which may result in a NO START or BATTERY DRAIN.
  2. Use a screwdriver to rotate the lock cylinder housing gear clockwise to the start position - allowing it to spring return into the RUN position.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Lock Cylinder At Lock Cylinder Housing
    GM1413837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the lock cylinder and install into the lock cylinder housing.
  4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  5. Install the hush and knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure Engine Electrical.
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