Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
- Remove the wire harness straps (2) from the steering column and the wire harness assembly (1).
- Slide the connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
- If the vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent module (2), remove the theft deterrent module (2) from the lock module assembly (1).
- Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the lock module assembly (2).
- 10.1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
- 10.2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the lock module assembly (2).
- Remove the tapping screws (2) from the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1).
- Remove the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1) from the lock module assembly.