FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Frozen Lock Cylinder Repair

1. Warm the cylinder using a heat gun.
2. Hold the shutter door open with a paper clip while toning air into the cylinder using compressed air and a blow gun attachment.
3. Inject a small amount of GM PIN 12342241 into the open shutter.
4. Work the key into the cylinder several times.
5. Wipe away excess lubrication from the key.