Olds alero ignition switch

Document ID# 835634
2000 Oldsmobile Alero

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Ignition Switch Replacement Oldsmobile

Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electric.
Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster
(IPC) Replacement .

Remove the bolts from the ignition switch.

Reposition the ignition switch to the cluster opening for access.
Remove the bolts which secure the ignition switch to the bracket.

Remove the bracket.

Insert the key and turn the lock cylinder to the ON/RUN position.

Depress the transaxle park/lock cable retainer to release the cable. Pull
the park/lock cable away from the ignition switch.

Use the following procedure to remove the lock cylinder from the ignition
switch:
Depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder detent.
Turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
Pull the ignition lock cylinder out with the key.

Important
Remove the lock cylinder before you remove the PasslockT electrical
connector.

Disconnect the PasslockT electrical connector from the ignition switch.

Disconnect the electrical connectors from the ignition switch.

Remove the ignition switch through the I/P cluster opening.

If the lock cylinder does not rotate or is seized, perform the following
procedure:
Protect the immediate work area with suitable material, such as clean shop
towels or a clean fender cover.
Locate the surface for the release button (2) on the plastic ignition switch
housing, and center punch a location (1) on the rib 9.5 mm (3/8 in)
rearward, toward the key entry end, from the cylinder release button.
Use a 1/8-inch drill bit and carefully drill a pilot hole through the
plastic housing.
Use a 9/32-inch drill bit and carefully drill a larger hole at the pilot
location, slightly into the lock cylinder surface, to break the release
button retaining spring.
Remove portions of the broken spring from the hole using a small suitable
tool.
Grasp the lock cylinder and remove the cylinder from the switch housing.
Remove any plastic flashing from the drilling operation, and using
compressed air, blow out the ignition switch assembly.
Follow the service manual procedures when cylinder coding is required. Refer
to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding .

Installation Procedure

If the lock cylinder would not rotate or was seized, perform the following
procedure:
Install the new lock cylinder as required by rotating both the cylinder and
the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Push the lock cylinder into the ignition switch housing until the cylinder
is fully seated.
Slightly depress the release button as the cylinder passes by the 9/32-inch
hole previously drilled in the ignition switch housing.

Position the ignition switch into position through the I/P cluster opening.
Connect the electrical connectors to the ignition switch.

Connect the PasslockT electrical connector to the ignition switch.

Connect the park/lock cable to the ignition switch.

Position the bracket to the ignition switch.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must
be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or
sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces
unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping
force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and
specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts
and systems.

Install the bolts to the ignition switch bracket. Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

Insert the key and turn the lock cylinder 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 ignition switch rotor (1) with your finger.
Remove the key from the lock cylinder.

Position the ignition switch to the switch opening.
Install the bolts to the ignition switch. Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
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Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
Perform the PasslockT learn procedure. Refer to PASSLOCK Reprogramming Auto
Learn in Theft Deterrent.

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Document ID# 835634
2000 Oldsmobile Alero

"davern2005" wrote in message

>I have to replace the ignition switch on my 2000 alero and need some
> help, any tips?
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