LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Removal and Replacement
Ignition Lock Cylinder Control Solenoid Replacement
Ignition Lock Cylinder Control Solenoid Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (See: Restraint Systems/Service Precautions/SIR Warning).
1. Disable the SIR coil. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air
Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Replacement).
3. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Steering Wheel Replacement).
4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Replacement).
5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Steering Column Accident Damage
Inspection).
6. Place the steering column in the center position.
7. Use a small screwdriver to pull the filler plug out of the bottom of the lower trim cover.
8. Insert a small screwdriver into the filler plug hole in the bottom of the lower trim cover.
9. Use the screwdriver to push up on the manual override of the steering wheel theft deterrent lock (1).
10. Turn the key to the lock position. Remove the key.
11. Unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
