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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  3. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  4. Lower the hush and knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  6. With the key installed, turn the key to the RUN position.
  7. Fig 1: Releasing/Installing Lock Cylinder Using Allen Wrench
    GM1413814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install an Allen wrench into the hole on top of the lock cylinder housing.

    Push down on the Allen wrench to release the tab on the lock cylinder inside the lock cylinder housing.

  9. Fig 2: View Of Lock Cylinder At Lock Cylinder Housing
    GM1413837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Slide the lock cylinder out of the lock cylinder housing.