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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
  • Air bag deployment
  • Personal injury
  • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
  • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
  • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  2. Position the steering wheel half way between the upper and lower tilt stops.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Roll back the shift lever seal from the upper and the lower shrouds.
  5. Remove the tilt wheel lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
    Fig 1: Rolling Back Shift Lever Seal From Upper & Lower Shrouds
    G01687874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  7. Lift the upper steering column shroud to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.
  8. Using a bent tip awl, insert the tip into the ignition lock cylinder access hole.
  9. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the START position.

    Using the bent tip awl, push down on the ignition lock cylinder retaining pin.

  10. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
    Fig 2: Turning Ignition Lock Cylinder To START Position
    G01687875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock module assembly by pulling the ignition lock cylinder away from the steering column.
    Fig 3: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder From Lock Module Assembly
    G01687876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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