Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Ignition Lock Cable: Customer Interest
Ignition Lock - Key Hard to Remove When Cold
Bulletin No.: 04-08-49-011
Date: March 29, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Difficult to Remove Key From Ignition In Cold Temperature (Adjust Park Lock Cable By Installing Clip)
Models:
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 4F166466
Condition
Some customers may comment that it is difficult to remove the key from the ignition. This condition is more likely to occur in cold temperatures.
Cause
The park lock cable may be binding at the ignition switch.
Correction
DO NOT REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH, LOCK CYLINDER OR KEY.
This concern may be corrected by installing a clip which will keep the park lock cable from binding at the ignition switch.
The following procedure should be followed for proper installation location of the clip.
1.
Remove the driver's side I/P side panel.
2.
Drop down the close-out panel which clips to the left knee bolster.
3.
Remove the left knee bolster - 4 screws, to gain access to the ignition switch.
4.
Remove park lock cable from key housing.
5.
Fully install the clip, P/N 10279160, on the inboard side of the ignition switch housing where the park lock cable clips into the ignition switch.
6.
Re-install park lock cable and insure that it fully seats into key housing.
7.
If the vehicle is equipped with adjustable pedals, make sure the park lock cable is routed to the inboard side of the motor for the adjustable pedals.
8.
Reinstall the left knee bolster - 4 screws.
9.
Attach the close-out panel to the knee bolster.
