ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
1. Hold the cylinder (1) so that the side with four tumbler spring wells is facing up.
2. The first tumbler (3) to be loaded will be the second key cut position, the second number in the key code. Install the first tumbler in the slot nearest
the front of the lock cylinder.
3. Install the remaining tumblers following the key code.
4. Insert tumbler springs (4) into the spring wells on top of the tumblers.
5. Assemble the retainer (5) over springs. Secure by moving cylinder material over edges of the retainer with either a flat head screwdriver or center
punch on each of the four corners over the ends of the retainer.
6. Check for correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into cylinder. The side bar (2) should be flush with the lock cylinder body diameter.
7. Lightly lubricate the tumbler surfaces using the provided lubrication.
8. Rotate lock to the run position.
9. Insert lock in steering column. Ensure both retainers are seated properly.
10. Rotate lock to key out position and remove key.
ASSEMBLING AND CODING DOOR LOCK CYLINDER
The door lock cylinder only uses seven of the ten cut positions, 3 through 9. The tumbler positions are staggered from side to side four on one side and
three on the other. The left and right door lock cylinders are identical. The lock pawl determines which side of the vehicle the lock cylinder is on.