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Removal Procedure

CAUTION:
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Engine Electrical.
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    Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Trim Cover
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  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  3. Position the steering wheel half way between the upper and lower tilt stops.
  4. Remove the lower steering column trim cover. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (2) mounting screws (1).
  6. Lift the upper steering column trim cover to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.
  7. Using a bent tip awl, insert the tip into the ignition lock cylinder access hole.
    Fig 2: Inserting Tip Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Access Hole Using Bent Tip Awl
    G01646068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the START position.
  9. Using the bent tip awl, push down on the ignition lock cylinder retaining pin.
  10. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
    Fig 3: Pushing Down Ignition Lock Cylinder Retaining Pin Using Bent Tip Awl
    G01646069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the ignition lock cylinder case by pulling the ignition lock cylinder away from the steering column.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder
    G01646070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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