ok my key and tumbler is all screwed up. im wondering if anyone has replaced them before? cause i have tried alot to get that dam thing out and cant figure it out.
thanks

 

Once you're inside the door, you'll see how the lock comes out.

JamesC

 

I'm moving this to general tech. There's nothing electrical in nature about replacing the tumblers.

 

wow your alot of help there jamesc
if you are not willing to help out then dont bother to post cause if it that easy as to coming out im guessing you havent did one before on these cars cause i have did many on other cars just cant figure out this one.

 

I certainly didn't intend to be snide in my reply. My thought was that seeing would be expanatory. As I recall, the lock is held in place with a clip. Remove the clip and the lock rod, push the lock out, and you're good to go. Since you'll be inside the door, you might consider cleaning and relubing the power window and power locks to make them a bit quicker and more efficient. Also, check my link in the FAQ section for Window/Door Rattles for some ideas about tightening up that area. Good luck.

JamesC

 

james i think we are talking about something diff cause i want the acutally key and tumbler for the ignition key. sorry i thought u ment like open the car door and i should see how to get the tumbler outa the steering col.

 

Going to have to do mine soon, haven't done one yet, but here's the jist of the deal:
1. Remove steering wheel.
2. Remove black dust cover from column.
3. Remove lock plate from column after removing lock ring from center.
4. Remove hazard switch.
5. You may want to lower the wheel to perform this operation, and if you do, remove both lower panels and unbolt the column from the dash frame.
5. Unscrew the turn signal switch and move it aside as far as you can. If you need to, unscrew the switch lever and remove it as well.
6. Place the lock cylinder in the run position (if possible), remove the warning switch, and then remove the screw that holds the actual lock in place. You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver so the screw don't fall down inside the column....

 

thanks i got the wheel off and that black dust cap off and thats about as far as i could get and i got two screws back in their off also. then it just kinda came to an end as to what to do.
thanks

 

When you get the ignition lock there should be step by step instructions on how it all goes in. Some you have to have the key turned in the plug, then there's a pin in the side of the lock you have to depress to get it all the way out. Most chevy's i have done were like this, but i never had to do a camaro yet.

 

If you got the wheel off, you may still be able to remove the lock plate. Just get some long bolts and two nuts to hold behind the framework for the puller so the bolts don't back out as you tighten the puller on the plate. You need a screwdriver or needle nose pliers to remove the center snap ring as well...