Grand AM L4-138 2.3L VIN A MFI (1992)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Technical Service Bulletins
Ignition Cylinder Lock - Revised Replacement
Bulletin Number: 93-3-12
Reference Number: 333207
Publish Date: 5/93
Subject:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 3F - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Models Affected:
1992-93 GRAND AM MODELS
When drilling out the ignition lock cylinder housing assembly shear bolts, care must be taken to remove the steering column from the car. Both the wiper
switch and the turn signal switch must be removed before drilling the bolts out.
There is a concern that metal shavings from the drilling of ignition lock cylinder shear bolts may enter the switches and cause the switch to become
inoperative.
The revised procedure below should be used.
REMOVE
1.
Steering wheel and covers (see Section 3F).
2.
Steering column from vehicle (see Section 3F).
3.
Turn signal switch from steering column (see Section 3F).
4.
Wash/wipe switch from steering column (see Section 3F).
IMPORTANT - Both the turn signal switch and wash/wipe switch have to be removed to prevent any metal shavings from entering the electrical
components.
5.
Lock cylinder housing assembly as follows:
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Put key in run position.
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Drill off heads of two shear bolts using a 6.5 mm (1/4") drill bit.
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Remove lock cylinder housing assembly.
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Remove threaded ends of shear bolts from lock cylinder housing assembly with locking type pliers.
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Clean all metal shavings from all parts after drilling.
INSTALL
1.
Lock cylinder housing assembly with two shear bolts.
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Key in run position.
2.
Tighten two shear bolts until bolt head separates from bolt body approximately 11.0 N-m (97 lbs.in.)
3.
Wash/wipe switch onto steering column (see Section 3F).
4.
Turn signal switch onto steering column (see Section 3F).
5.
Steering column into vehicle (see Section 3F).
6.
Steering wheel and covers (see Section 3F).
NOTE:
Because the correct procedure must be followed when replacing ignition lock cylinders, Warranty will not be paid on turn signal or wiper/wash switches
for 30 days after an ignition lock cylinder replacement.
Use current labor time.
