Put the screw somewhere safe because you’ll have to screw it back in later.
If you don’t turn the key then you won’t be able to pull out the lock.
If the cylinder feels stuck, try turning the key a little more or less. Adjust the key until you can push the latch out.
Screwing in the flat screw will hold the lock cylinder in place.
Place the screws in a sealable bag so that you don’t lose them.
Loosening the set screw will allow you to rotate the lock cylinder. You don’t have to remove the set screw entirely, just loosen it enough so that you can turn the lock cylinder.
If you notice a lot of resistance, loosen the set screw more.
If there is a lot of resistance as you’re turning the key, it’s an indication that the threads aren’t catching correctly. In this case, unscrew the cylinder and start over from the beginning.
As you turn the key, make sure that the threads on the cylinder are fitting in the threads around the hole for the lock.
On Chevrolet brand cars, the access hole can usually be found on the top of the steering wheel. [15] X Research source New cars that have electronic or push ignitions don’t have lock cylinders. If you don’t have an ignition access hole, you’ll need to remove the bottom of your steering wheel.
You don’t have to turn the key initially.
The Allen key disengages the locking mechanism in the lock cylinder.
Keep the key in the ignition.
You should hear it click when your ignition locks in place.
