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Removal Procedure

  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the bezel from the ignition switch cylinder.
  3. Fig 1: Ignition Switch Cylinder Bezel (Impala)
    GM658401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with a column shift, position the transaxle shift control indicator to 1. Keep the key in the ignition switch cylinder.
  5. Fig 2: Positioning Transaxle Shift (Impala)
    GM678301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Adjust the steering wheel for access.
  7. Remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
  8. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block access hole covers.
  9. Fig 3: I/P Fuse Block Access Hole Covers (Impala)
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  10. Remove the screws from the I/P cluster trim plate.
  11. Starting at the right end of the I/P cluster, grasp the trim plate and pull rearward.
  12. Continue working around the I/P cluster trim plate until all of the retainers are released from the I/P trim pad.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the hazard switch and from the traction control switch, if equipped.
  14. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate.
  15. Fig 4: Removing I/P Cluster Trim Plate (Impala)
    GM578987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.