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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    2. CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) .
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Remove the gap hider. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: View Of Tilt Lever
    GM603840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the tilt lever (1).
    7. Fig 2: View Of Lower Trim Cover
    GM1702768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the closeout trim cover from the lower steering column trim cover.
  8. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
    9. Fig 3: View of Lock Cylinder Access Hole
    GM375310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lift the upper trim cover to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.
  10. Using a bent tip awl, insert the tip into the access hole in the ignition lock cylinder.
    11. Fig 4: View of Ignition Lock Cylinder
    GM375316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the START position.
  12. Using the bent tip awl push down on the retaining pin of the ignition lock cylinder.
  13. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position and remove the lock cylinder.
    14. Fig 5: View Of Upper Steering Column Trim Cover
    GM1702769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the upper steering column trim cover.
  15. If necessary, remove the closeout trim cover from the upper trim cover.
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