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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
  • Air bag deployment
  • Personal injury
  • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
  • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
  • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the trim covers from the column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  5. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Steering Column Electrical Connectors
    G01687866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
  7. Remove and dispose of the smaller wire harness straps.
  8. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 2: Sliding Connectors Out Of Bulkhead Connector
    G01687867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the lock module assembly (2).
    1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
    2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the lock module assembly (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Key Alarm Connector From Lock Module Assembly
    G01687868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 2 tapping screws (2) from the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1).
  11. Remove the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1) from the lock module assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition & Key Alarm Switch Assembly
    G01687869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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