How To Replace A Lock Cylinder In A 1996 Chevy Cavalier?

Answer 1

You must be able to turn the lock cylinder to replace it. First take off the battery cable so the air bags dont go off. Then unscrew and remove the tilt lever. Then remove the upper & lower steering column covers.(3 screws on the bottom) Then turn the key to the RUN position. Then press the lock button with a screw driver and remove the lock cylinder. The lock button is silver color compaired to the gray lock cylinder. To put it back in...Turn the key to the run position, press the lock button, rotating the key counterclockwise about 5 degrees,gently push the lock into place. The ignition switch is strait across from the lock on the column.(black color)