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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 DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  in Airbag
  2. Remove the Steering column from the vehicle. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT   . 
  3. Remove the turn signal cancel cam. Refer to TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM AND STEERING SHAFT UPPER BEARING SPRING REPLACEMENT   . 
  4. Remove the ignition switch assembly. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT   . 
  5. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1). The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
  6. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the ignition lock cylinder case assembly and push against the locking tab to remove.
  7. Remove the 3 pan head tapping screws (2) from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Park Lock Cable Assembly
    G01483029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing 3 Pan Head Tapping Screws From Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly
    G01483030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).