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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2014EQUINOX LS, FWD, GAS/ETHANOLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTIGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCKWIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, FWD, Gas/Ethanol

Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, FWD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
Fig 1: Ignition Lock Cylinder
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Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Replacement .
1 Ignition Lock Cylinder

Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
  2. Insert a pick-type tool into the proper hole on the ignition and start switch housing and press the lock tab on the ignition lock cylinder down.
  3. Pull the ignition lock cylinder out of the ignition and start switch housing.
  4. If installing a new ignition lock cylinder then refer to Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.