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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to ZONE 7 in Air bag Restraint Systems
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
  4. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT (U45)  or RADIO REPLACEMENT (U1R, UL6, UM5, UM9)  in Entertainment.
  5. Insert the ignition key into the ignition cylinder.
    IMPORTANT: A new lock cylinder housing and lock cylinder bezel will be required if the ignition cylinder is seized or the ignition key is lost or broken.
  6. If the key are unavailable or the ignition lock cylinder is seized, proceed with following steps:
    1. 6.1. Pry the ignition lock cylinder bezel off of the ignition switch.
    2. 6.2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT   . 
    3. 6.3. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
    4. 6.4. Remove the fasteners securing the ignition switch to the instrument panel (I/P) retainer.
    5. 6.5. Remove the ignition switch through the radio opening.
      Fig 1: Identifying Drill Hole Measurements & Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Release Button (LHD)
      G02179084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    6. 6.6. Protect the immediate work area with suitable materials such as clean shop towels or a clean fender cover.
    7. 6.7. Locate the ignition switch lock cylinder release button (2) on the plastic ignition switch housing.
    8. 6.8. Center punch on the rib (1) approximately 3/8 inch toward the key entry end of the ignition lock housing.
    9. 6.9. Drill a pilot hole through the plastic housing, where the housing had been center punched in the previous step, with a 1/8 inch drill bit.
    10. 6.10. Drill the larger hole at the pilot location, and slightly into the ignition switch lock cylinder surface to break the release button retaining spring using a 1/4 inch drill bit.
    11. 6.11. Use a magnet and remove the lock cylinder release button (2).
    12. 6.12. Grasp the ignition switch lock cylinder and remove it from the switch housing.
    13. 6.13. Remove any plastic flash from the drilling operation. Using compressed air, blow out the ignition switch assembly and proceed to step  10.
  7. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
  8. Lock through the I/P trim cover opening in the I/P and locate the ignition lock cylinder release button (3) located on the right lower side of the ignition switch assembly (2).
  9. Using a small flat-bladed tool depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder release button (3).
    Fig 2: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Retaining Button
    G02179085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Pull on the ignition cylinder in order to remove the cylinder.
    Fig 3: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder (LHD)
    G02179086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Release the ignition cylinder lock cylinder bezel retaining tabs.
  12. Remove the ignition lock cylinder bezel.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder Bezel (LHD)
    G02179087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the light pipe (2) from the lock cylinder.
  14. Slide the reader/exciter (4) off of the ignition lock cylinder.
    Fig 5: Removing Light Pipe & Reader/Exciter From Lock Cylinder (LHD)
    G02179088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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