2004 Sierra SLE ignition cylinder replacement help

[Ken Talamantes]

2004 Sierra SLE/2500HD/Diesel/ext cab/Long bed/Allison/Automatic/w Anti-Theft 

ignition and door locks were punched by some wanna-be thief! Any recommendations on how to install new locks and ignition?

[Niners 365]

  I had to do this with a check b4. It's the screws under the steering column that threw a hiccup for me. I had to find an 1 MM hex to remove the screws.

  Follow this video, I did same steps.

 

[richard wysong]

That video shows you how to remove the plastic cover at least. if you can't turn the ignition lock you may have to drill the center out to get it to turn in order to remove the lock cylinder. there is a small hole on top of the lock assembly. insert a small drill bit to depress the pin while turning the cylinder counter clockwise and it comes out. the door locks are self explanitary once you get the interior panels off