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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Disconnect the ignition lock cylinder electrical connector from the wiring harness on the column.
  4. Put the key in the steering column lock cylinder set (1).
  5. Turn the key to the START position.
  6. Install a 1/16 Allen wrench (2) into the hole on top of the lock module assembly to release the steering column lock cylinder set retaining pin.
  7. Turn the steering column lock cylinder set (1) into the RUN position.
  8. Pull the steering column lock cylinder set (1) out from the lock module assembly.
  9. Remove the key from the steering column lock cylinder set (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder
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