Removal Procedure

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Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the start position.
Insert the tip of an awl into the access hole (1) of the ignition lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Inserting Tip Of Awl Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Access Hole
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Push down and hold the retaining pin of the ignition lock cylinder.
Release the ignition lock cylinder to the run position.
Remove the ignition lock cylinder by pulling the cylinder away from the steering column.

Fig 2: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder
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