Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .

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

Fig 2: Sliding Connectors Of Turn Signal And 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 Key Alarm 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 Ignition Switch Connector Release Tool Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Case

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