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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  in Battery.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disable the SIR system Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  in Airbag.
  3. Remove the inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE)  in Airbag.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT   . 
  5. Remove the tilt lever.
  6. Remove only the steering column LOWER trim cover. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT   . 
  7. Remove only the steering column upper shroud fasteners.
  8. Lift the upper steering column shroud in order to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole (1).
  9. Insert the bent tip awl into the ignition lock cylinder access hole (1).
    Fig 1: Replacing Ignition Lock Cylinder
    G01483020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to START.
    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Lock Cylinder
    G01483021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Use the bent tip awl in order to push down on the ignition lock cylinder retainer.
  12. Release the ignition lock cylinder to RUN.
    Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Lock Cylinder
    G01483022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the ignition lock cylinder case.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder From Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
    G01483023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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