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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PRO .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) .
  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 - On Vehicle .
  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: Ignition Lock Cylinder Access Hole
    G01827040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to START.
    Fig 2: Turning Ignition Lock Cylinder To START
    G01827041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Use the bent tip awl in order to push down on the ignition lock cylinder retainer.
    12. Fig 3: Pushing Down On Ignition Lock Cylinder Retainer
    G01827042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Release the ignition lock cylinder to RUN.
  13. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock module.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder
    G01827043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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