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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  3. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  4. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
  5. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Retaining Ignition Switch To Ignition Switch Housing Bracket
    G01453828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the ignition switch to the ignition switch housing bracket.
  7. Reposition the ignition switch.
  8. Remove the inside air temperature sensor aspirator duct, if equipped.
    1. Depress the duct retaining tab and remove the duct from the ignition switch housing bracket.
    2. Use a twisting motion to release the duct from the duct muffler.
      Fig 2: Removing Inside Air Temperature Sensor Aspirator Duct
      G01453829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
      IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fits during installation.
  9. Mark the location of the ignition switch housing bracket. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) DISASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .
  10. Remove the bolt retaining the ignition switch housing bracket to the steering column bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt Retaining Ignition Switch Housing Bracket To Steering Column Bracket
    G01453830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolts retaining the ignition switch housing bracket to the IP center support bracket.
  12. Remove the ignition switch housing bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Switch Housing Bracket
    G01453831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.