Lock Cylinder (Non-Functional): Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 16 other vehicles, including the 2001 Pontiac Montana, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2001 GMC Sonoma, and 2001 GMC Savana Special. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL . Remove tilt lever. Remove 2 lower shroud screws. Tilt lower shroud down and slide back to disengage locking tabs, and then remove lower shroud. Remove upper shroud retaining screws.
- Remove retaining ring. Remove SIR coil assembly. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove wave washer. Using Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-SIR), remove and discard retaining ring. Remove shaft lock shield assembly. Remove turn signal cancel cam.
- On models with park lock cable, ensure lock cylinder is in OFF-LOCK position and gear shift is in Park. Insert small screwdriver into slot in lock module assembly, push against locking tab on end of cable, and remove park lock cable.
- On all models, remove 3 screws, and remove lock module assembly with upper shroud. Remove backing plate from lock module assembly. Mark 2 sector gears at OFF-LOCK position for reassembly reference. See Figure. Remove both sector gears.
- Using an 1/8" burring tool, remove positioning tab on end of lock cylinder. See Figure. Remove all burrs in and around lock module assembly and lock cylinder. From inside lock module assembly, push on locking tab and pull out lock cylinder. Clean debris from lock module assembly.