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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the steering column and the wire harness assembly (1).
  4. Fig 1: Remove Wire Harness Strap & Wire Harness Assembly
    G01479737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 2: Slide 2 Connectors Out Of Bulkhead Connector
    G01479738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
  7. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case (2).
  8. Remove the passkey connector from the ignition lock cylinder case (2).
    Fig 3: Key Alarm Connector & Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
    G01479739Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert J 42759  into the ignition lock cylinder case (1) and slide the ignition switch (2) out.
    Fig 4: Ignition Lock Cylinder Case, Ignition Switch & J 42759
    G01479740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.