Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Battery.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
- Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- Depress the lock tabs on the left and right multifunction levers. Remove the multifunction levers.
- Disconnect the housing electrical connectors.
- Remove the lock housing bolts.
- Separate the ignition housing from the multifunction lever bracket. Slide the bracket from the column.