Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply the parking brake.
CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder electrical connector from the retaining tab on the side of the ignition switch.
Disconnect the ignition switch lock cylinder electrical connector.

Fig 1: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector From Retaining Tab
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Fig 2: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector
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Insert the key and turn the ignition to ON.
Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder retaining tab (located on the RH lower side of the ignition switch)

Fig 3: Depressing Ignition Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab
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Pull to remove the ignition lock cylinder.
IMPORTANT: Take note of how the ignition switch lock cylinder wire is wrapped around the base of the ignition switch bezel.
Remove the ignition switch bezel.
Carefully pull to unsnap.

Fig 4: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder
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