Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to ENGINE ELECTRICAL .

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Tilt Lever Close Out Plate

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Remove the retaining screw from the lower steering column trim covers.
Tilt the trim cover down and slide rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs. Remove the lower steering column trim covers.
Remove the retaining screws from the upper steering column trim cover.

Fig 2: Locating Lock Cylinder Access Hole

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Lift the trim cover in order to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole (1).

Fig 3: Inserting A173A Into Access Hole Of Ignition Lock Cylinder

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Insert the Snap-On A173A bent-tip awl (1) or equivalent, with a 2.5 mm (3/32 in) tip and 20 mm (3/4 in) in length, into the access hole of the ignition lock cylinder.
Turn the ignition lock cylinder to START.
Use the bent tip in order to push down on the ignition lock cylinder retainer.
Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.

Fig 4: View of Ignition Lock Cylinder, Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly, and Steering Column

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Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock cylinder case.