Removal Procedure
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) .
- Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Replacement .
- With the key installed hold it in the START position.
- Install an Allen wrench into the hole on top of the ignition lock cylinder case.
Push down on the Allen wrench to release the tab on the ignition lock cylinder inside the ignition lock cylinder case.
- Slide the ignition lock cylinder out of the ignition lock cylinder case.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
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