Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR coil. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
- Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
- Place the steering column in the center position.
- Use a small screwdriver to pull the filler plug out of the bottom of the lower trim cover.
- Insert a small screwdriver into the filler plug hole in the bottom of the lower trim cover.
- Use the screwdriver to push up on the manual override of the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1).
- Turn the key to the lock position. Remove the key.
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
- Gently pry the steering column closeout trim cover from the lower trim cover (2).
- Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
- Remove the lower trim cover (2).
- Gently lift the upper trim cover to gain access to the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1).
- Remove the black connector (2) from the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1).
- Remove the tapping screw (3) from the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1) mounting hole and the ignition switch assembly.
- Pry the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1) off of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
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IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the upper trim cover from the closeout trim cover
Do not remove the closeout trim cover from the I/P.
Do not remove the closeout trim cover from the I/P.