Removal (Tempo & Topaz Non-Tilt Wheel)

Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD .
Remove upper and lower shrouds. See Figure . Disconnect wiper switch, multifunction switch and key warning switch connectors. Remove wiper switch, multifunction switch and key warning switch.
CAUTION: Before removing contact assembly, see CONTACT ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) under SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
On vehicles with air bag, disconnect contact assembly (clockspring) electrical connector at column harness. Tape contact assembly rotor to prevent rotation. See Figure . Remove contact assembly from upper bearing retainer plate. Remove upper bearing retainer plate, upper bearing retaining ring and upper bearing.
Remove 2 lock cylinder housing-to-outer tube bolts. Rotate lock cylinder to START position and pull lock actuator out of clearance hole in outer tube. Remove lock cylinder housing from steering shaft.
Remove retainer, washer and lock cylinder gear from lock cylinder housing. Remove key release button and rod from lock cylinder housing.