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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010AVEO LT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTIGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCKWIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2010 Chevrolet Aveo LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Removal Procedure

2010 Chevrolet Aveo LT, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
    2. Fig 1: Steering Column Panels & Screws
    GM1715979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the screws (6, 7, 8) and the lower steering column cover panel (5).
    3. Fig 2: Key Reminder Switch
    GM1716043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Complete the following steps in order to remove the key reminder switch (3):
    1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
    2. Remove the screws (1,2).
    3. Remove the key reminder switch.
    4. Disconnect the key reminder switch connector.
    4. Fig 3: Ignition Lock Cylinder
    GM1716019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Complete the following steps in order to remove the ignition lock cylinder (2):
    1. Turn the key to the ACC position.
    2. Use a 2.5 allen wrench, or equivalent, in order to press the detent spring in the ignition lock cylinder.
    3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
    5. Fig 4: Ignition Switch & Screw
    GM1716033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Complete the following steps in order to remove the ignition switch (2):
    1. Remove the ignition switch screw (1).
    2. Remove the ignition switch.
    3. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
    6. Fig 5: Key Hole Illumination & Screw
    GM1716070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Complete the following steps in order to remove the key hole illumination (1):
    1. Remove the key hole illumination screw (2).
    2. Remove the key hole illumination.
    3. Disconnect the key hole illumination connector.
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