Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
Important: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.
Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the steering column and the wire harness assembly (1).

Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Strap From Steering Column & Wire Harness Assembly
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Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).

Fig 2: Removing Connectors Of Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly Out Of Bulkhead Connector
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Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case (2).
Remove the passkey connector from the ignition lock cylinder case (2).

Fig 3: Removing Passkey Connector From Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
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Insert J 42759 into the ignition lock cylinder case (1) and slide the ignition switch (2) out.

Fig 4: Inserting J 42759 Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Case & Slide Ignition Switch Out
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