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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle  .
  3. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Electrical Connectors
    G02501385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering column wiring harness tie straps.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Wiring Harness Tie Straps
    G02501386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the steering column wire harness (1) from the steering column and the wire harness strap (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Wire Harness
    G02501387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove and dispose of the small wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly (1).
  7. Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connectors (2) from the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 4: Identifying Multifunction Switch Electrical Connectors
    G02501388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. 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).
    3. Remove the passkey connector from the lock module assembly (2).
    Fig 5: Identifying Key Alarm Connector
    G02501389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Slide the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (2) out of the lock module assembly (1).
    Fig 6: Identifying Ignition & Key Alarm Switch Assembly
    G02501390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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