Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
IMPORTANT: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.
Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the steering column and the wire harness assembly (1).

Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Strap From Steering Column And Wire Harness Assembly
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Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).

Fig 2: Removing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly Connector From Bulkhead Connector
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Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case (2).
Remove the passkey connector from the ignition lock cylinder case (2).

Fig 3: Removing Key Alarm Connector From Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
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Insert J 42759 into the ignition lock cylinder case (1) and slide the ignition switch (2) out.

Fig 4: Inserting Tool Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Case & Removing Ignition Switch
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