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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 26 (WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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    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 (Cadillac) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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