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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Tilt Lever
    GM603840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the tilt lever (1).
    6. Fig 2: View Of Lower Steering Column Trim Cover & Screws
    GM603837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the retaining screws (3) from the lower steering column trim cover.
  7. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower steering column trim cover.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Upper Steering Column Trim Cover & Screw
    GM603845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the retaining screw (2) from the upper steering column trim cover (1).
    9. Fig 4: 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 5: 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. Remove the upper trim cover.
  15. Remove the closeout shroud from the upper trim cover.
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