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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Ignition Lock Cylinder Control Solenoid Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 854934 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the ignition lock cylinder solenoid harness connector.

    3. Object Number: 854930 Size: SH
  3. Remove the Ignition lock cylinder solenoid screws.

    4. Important: Do not attempt to remove any roll pins retaining the plunger mechanism. The ignition lock cylinder solenoid replacement part consists of only the solenoid and spring. If the plunger mechanism exhibits any signs of damage or wear then replacement of the ignition lock cylinder case will be necessary.

  4. Remove the Ignition lock cylinder solenoid from the lock cylinder case housing.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Clean the solenoid and plunger with a lint free cloth prior to installation. Oil or debris may cause ignition lock cylinder solenoid malfunction.

  1. Install a new spring over the ignition lock cylinder solenoid plunger.
  2. Carefully install the new ignition lock cylinder solenoid over the plunger.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 854930 Size: SH
  3. Seat the ignition lock cylinder solenoid on the lock cylinder case housing and install the screws.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 854934 Size: SH
  4. Connect the lock cylinder solenoid harness connector.
  5. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  6. Check the operation of the ignition lock cylinder solenoid.