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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
    GM1202719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Perform the following steps if the ignition switch lock cylinder which you previously removed was seized or would not rotate.
    1. Install the new ignition switch lock cylinder as required by rotating both the cylinder and the ignition switch to the ON position.
    2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder into the ignition switch housing until fully seated.
    3. You may have to slightly depress the release button as the button passes by the 9/32-in hole previously drilled in the ignition switch housing.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
    3. Fig 2: Passkey(TM) Electrical Connector
    GM928659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the Passkey™ electrical connector.
    4. Fig 3: Park/Lock Cable & Ignition Switch
    GM1204624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the park/lock cable to the ignition switch.
    5. Fig 4: Ignition Switch Rotor & Lock Cylinder
    GM1055856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Turn the key to the ON/RUN position. Install the ignition lock cylinder into the ignition switch.

    If you turned the key slightly while removing the lock cylinder, you may have to align the white colored ignition switch rotor (1) with the lock cylinder (2). You can rotate the switch rotor with your finger.

  6. Remove the key.
  7. Position the ignition switch to the I/P trim pad.
    8. Fig 5: Ignition Switch Bolts
    GM519619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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