How to remove the ignition key cylinder 2001 chevy malibu

There are some steps to follow to replace the ignition:
Step 1: Disconnect the vehicle's battery.
Step 2: Remove the steering column cover bolts.
Step 3: Remove any additional dashboard cover.
Step 4: Locate the ignition relay.
Step 5: Remove the electrical harnesses.
Step 6: Remove the ignition relay.
Step 7: Reinstall the new ignition relay.
Step 8: Reconnect the battery terminals.
Step 9: Clear error codes with a scan tool.
Step 10: Test the new relay.

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Hi iribosa. Here is the step-by-step instructions:

1. disconnect neg- battery cable,

2. then remove lower interior covers 7mm screws or 9/32.

3. locate cable for shift indictor remove with small pick.

4. locate two 15mm bolts faces upward remove them .steering column will lower.

5. next you will remove dimmer switch. apply small piece of tape to actuator rod then remove 1 mount 5/16 bolt 13/8 nut set aside or leave hang by the wires.

6. disconnect wiring to ignition switch, then remove remaining bolts.with key in lock position remove switch from rod this actuator rod is for ignition switch.

to install the new ignition switch work from 6 back to 1. Joe

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Ignition Module REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Separate the wiring harness connections.
3. Unbolt the igniter.
4. Loosen the nut holding the wire lead onto the coil.
5. Tag and disconnect the wire lead.
6. Lift the igniter off its mount.
7. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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The following is related by not the same as the 'ignition module.':
Ignition Coil TESTING 1994–95 Models

1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds from the time the negative battery was disconnected to start work. CAUTION
   Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time that the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative battery cable is disconnected from the battery.
   
2. Using a 5mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 cap nuts and the V-bank cover. Fig. 1: Remove the V-bank cover, a 5mm hexagon wrench will be needed — 1MZ-FE engine
   
   
3. Disconnect the ignition coil wiring from the coil being tested. Fig. 2: Disconnect the ignition coil wiring from the component being tested — 1MZ-FE engine
   
   
4. Insect the primary coil resistance using an ohmmeter. Measure the resistance (cold) between the positive and negative terminals. Resistance should be between 0.54–0.84 ohms. Fig. 3: Attach an ohmmeter to the positive and negative terminals of the coil — 1MZ-FE engine
   
   
5. If the resistance is not within specifications, replace the ignition coil.
6. Reattach the ignition coil wiring.
7. Reinstall the V-bank cover. Push on the cover until a click is felt, then tighten the cap nuts.
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Reset any digital equipment such as radio memory and the clock if necessary.

HI, follow the steps below to help with this issue.



Step 1

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the terminal on the battery. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers by unscrewing or unclipping them.

Step 2

Remove the steering wheel by lifting off the center cover, disconnecting the horn wire and removing the retaining nut and washer. Make a mark on the steering wheel spline and the wheel itself so you can line it back up precisely. Pull the steering wheel straight back to remove from the shaft.

Step 3

Take off windshield wiper and turn signal switches by pulling them off as you did the steering wheel and disconnect the wiring. Slide the spacer sleeve off of the steering column.

Step 4

Unscrew the ignition switch mounting screws. Pull out the ignition switch. Disconnect the wiring connector from back of the ignition switch. Simply loosen the tabs and pull it out.

Step 5

Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the ignition switch to the locked position. Depress the retaining pin with a small screwdriver and turn the key to the Off position to free the cylinder. Once it is free, turn the key to lock position and remove the key and key cylinder.

Step 6

Install your old key cylinder into the new ignition switch assembly. Make sure the contacts in the cylinder and assembly line up. Reattach wiring to ignition switch, slide it into place, screw in mounting screws and reassemble steering wheel and switches.

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Step 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable from the terminal on the battery. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers by unscrewing or unclipping them.
Step 2 Remove the steering wheel by lifting off the center cover, disconnecting the horn wire and removing the retaining nut and washer. Make a mark on the steering wheel spline and the wheel itself so you can line it back up precisely. Pull the steering wheel straight back to remove from the shaft.
Step3 Take off windshield wiper and turn signal switches by pulling them off as you did the steering wheel and disconnect the wiring. Slide the spacer sleeve off of the steering column.
Step4 Unscrew the ignition switch mounting screws. Pull out the ignition switch. Disconnect the wiring connector from back of the ignition switch. Simply loosen the tabs and pull it out.
Step5 Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the ignition switch to the locked position. Depress the retaining pin with a small screwdriver and turn the key to the Off position to free the cylinder. Once it is free, turn the key to lock position and remove the key and key cylinder.
Step 6 Install your old key cylinder into the new ignition switch assembly. Make sure the contacts in the cylinder and assembly line up. Reattach wiring to ignition switch, slide it into place, screw in mounting screws and reassemble steering wheel and switches.

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