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Removal Procedure

CAUTION:
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the trim covers from the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Steering Column Electrical Connectors
    G01646055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering column wiring harness tie straps (3).
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Wiring Harness Tie Straps
    G01646056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wire harness (1) from the steering column and from the wire harness strap (2).
  6. Remove and dispose of the small wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Wire Harness From Strap
    G01646057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connectors (2) from the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Multifunction Switch Electrical Connectors From Bulkhead Connector
    G01646058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2) using the following procedure:
    1. 8.1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
    2. 8.2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    3. 8.3. Remove the passkey connector from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
    Fig 5: Removing Key Alarm Connector
    G01646059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Slide the ignition switch assembly (3) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).
    Fig 6: Removing Ignition Switch Assembly From Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly
    G01646060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.