Removal Procedure
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CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
- 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).
- Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
- 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).
- Insert J 42759 into the ignition lock cylinder case (1) and slide the ignition switch (2) out.