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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR DEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULES ARE HOT CAUTION in Caution and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  in Airbag.
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT   . 
  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (4) from the wire harness strap (5).
  4. Remove the wire harness straps (3) from the wire harness assembly (4).
  5. Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the upper tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Strap
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  6. Slide the turn signal switch assembly connectors (2) out from the bulk head connector (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Signal Switch Assembly Connectors
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  7. Pull the PASSKEY® III (2) off of the ignition lock cylinder case (1).
    Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
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  8. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case (2).
  9. Remove the 2 tapping screws from the ignition switch assembly (3).
    Fig 4: Removing Key Alarm Connector
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