Lock Housing, Steering Column: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Steering Column Control Module Mounting

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1. Access and remove the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3) from the steering column (2). See Steering/Column/MODULE, Steering Column Control - Removal 
2. Remove the column wiring harness routing clip from the bottom of the lock cylinder housing.
   Fig 2: SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE AT COLUMN

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3. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, disconnect the ignition shift interlock cable at the steering column. To do this, depress the tab on the cable connector (3) and remove the cable from the steering column ignition cylinder housing (1).
   Fig 3: SKREEM (WCM) MOUNTING SCREW

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4. Remove the screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to the lock cylinder housing (3).
5. Unhook the SKREEM/WCM (2) retainer fingers from the lock cylinder housing (3) and remove it.
   Fig 4: Lock Cylinder Housing

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6. Insert the key (2) and turn the key cylinder (3) to the RUN position.
7. Insert an appropriate tool into the slot (1) formed into the lock cylinder housing depressing the key cylinder retaining tab.
8. Pull the key cylinder and key straight out of the lock cylinder housing as one unit.
   Fig 5: Lock Cylinder Housing Mounting

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9. Using Torx® Plus Bit, Special Tool 10041, or equivalent Tamper-Proof Torx® Plus (five point) 30 bit, remove the two screws (1) fastening the lock cylinder housing (2) to the column.
10. Remove the lock cylinder housing from the steering column.
    Fig 6: Ignition Switch Mounting Screw

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11. If ignition switch transfer is required, remove the ignition switch (2) mounting screw (1).
    Fig 7: Identifying Ignition Switch & Retaining Tabs

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12. If ignition switch transfer is required, pull the switch (1) straight out and off the retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing.