Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: All Technical Service Bulletins
Ignition Switch Lock - Remove/Install Procedure
File In Section: 8 Chassis/Body Electrical
Bulletin No.: 63-83-16A
Date: May, 1997
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Section 8C - New Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Remove/Install Procedure
Models:
1997 Chevrolet Malibu
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass
This bulletin is being revised to add an "Important" statement to Step 9 regarding the procedure if an ignition key or key code is not available. Please
discard Corporate Bulletin Number 63-83-16 (Section 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical).
This bulletin is being issued to add the remove/install procedure for the ignition switch lock cylinder in Section 8C of the Service Manual
(GMP/97-LN-1). Please insert the following information in the instrument Panel, Gauges and Console section of the Service Manual.
IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER
(Refer to Figure 26 in the Service Manual)
The ignition key is needed to properly remove the ignition switch lock cylinder from the ignition switch. If the ignition key or key code is unavailable,
follow the instructions in the "Important" statement after Step 9 of "Remove or Disconnect".
Procedure
Remove or Disconnect
1.
Negative battery cable.
2.
Disable SIR system. Refer to Disabling SIR in Section 8C of the Service Manual.
3.
Ignition switch trim ring.
4.
Accessory trim plate. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate in Section 8C of the Service Manual.
5.
Upper steering column cover. Refer to Steering Column Covers in Steering Wheel and Column - On Vehicle Service in Section 3F of the Service
Manual.
6.
Instrument cluster trim plate. Refer to Cluster Trim Plate in Section 8C of the Service Manual.
7.
Instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster in Section 8C of the Service Manual.
8.
Ignition switch assembly bolts.
9.
Ignition switch assembly electrical connectors.
Important:
If the ignition key or key code is not available or the ignition cylinder will not rotate, use the following procedure to drill a hole in the switch
and remove the cylinder. It "Pass Lock" equipped, there is no need to disconnect prior to cylinder removal.
