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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  5. Remove the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  6. Remove the wire harness straps (2) from the steering column and the wire harness assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Wire Harness Assembly And Harness Strap
    G01720218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Slide the connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 2: Connectors And Bulkhead Connector
    G01720219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  9. If the vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent module (2), remove the theft deterrent module (2) from the lock module assembly (1).
    Fig 3: Lock Module Assembly And Theft Deterrent Module
    G01720220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the lock module assembly (2).
    1. 10.1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
    2. 10.2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the lock module assembly (2).
    Fig 4: Lock Module Assembly And Key Alarm Connector
    G01720221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the tapping screws (2) from the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1).
  12. Remove the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1) from the lock module assembly.
    Fig 5: Key Alarm Switch Assembly And Tapping Screws
    G01720222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.