Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Remove the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
- Disconnect the ignition lock cylinder electrical connector from the wiring harness on the column.
- Put the key in the steering column lock cylinder set (1).
- Turn the key to the START position.
- Install a 1/16 Allen wrench (2) into the hole on top of the lock module assembly to release the steering column lock cylinder set retaining pin.
- Turn the steering column lock cylinder set (1) into the RUN position.
- Pull the steering column lock cylinder set (1) out from the lock module assembly.
- Remove the key from the steering column lock cylinder set (1).