Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Ignition Lock, Replace

1.	Lower steering column to lowest position.

2.	Remove steering column upper and lower trim covers.

3.	Remove theft deterrent control module.

4.	Depress first retainer through lock housing access hole "2" with a small Allen wrench or similar tool, Fig. 1.

5.	Lock cylinder will back out slightly, then depress second retainer through lock housing access hole "1" until lock cylinder backs out slightly again.

6.	Pull lock cylinder out enough to locate second retainer to lock housing access hole "2."

7.	Depress retainer though access hole "2" a second time.

8.	Ignition cylinder should release from housing. If cylinder does not release, it may need to be moved in and out several times to locate retainer correctly in hole.

9.	Remove lock cylinder from lock housing.

10.	Reverse procedure to install.

Fig. 1 Lock cylinder replacement

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