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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Electrical Connectors
    GM401496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (NON-LUXURY) or KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (LUXURY) in Instrument, Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the steering column trim covers from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly & Wire Harness Strap
    GM415293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the steering column and the wire harness strap (2).
    6. Fig 3: Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly Connectors
    GM306234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Key Alarm Connector At Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
    GM306267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the lock module assembly (2) in the following way:
    1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
    2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the lock module assembly (2).
  8. Remove the passkey connector from the lock module assembly (2).
    9. Fig 5: Electric Park Lock & Connector
    GM389654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the connector (2) from the electric park lock (1), for vehicles equipped with floor shifters.
    10. Fig 6: Removing Ignition Switch From Lock Module Using J 42759
    GM415849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the ignition switch (2) from the lock module (1) using the J 42759  .
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