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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Pulling Out Filler Plug
    GM368481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  1. Disable the SIR coil. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  4. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
  5. Place the steering column in the center position.
  6. Use a small screwdriver to pull the filler plug out of the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock
    GM368477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert a small screwdriver into the filler plug hole in the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  9. Use the screwdriver to push up on the manual override of the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1).
  10. Turn the key to the lock position. Remove the key.
  11. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  12. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Trim Cover
    GM1695122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the upper trim cover from the closeout trim cover
    Do not remove the closeout trim cover from the I/P.
  13. Gently pry the steering column closeout trim cover from the lower trim cover (2).
  14. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
  15. Remove the lower trim cover (2).
  16. Fig 4: View Of Theft Deterrent Lock, Black Connector & Screw
    GM626493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Gently lift the upper trim cover to gain access to the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1).
  18. Remove the black connector (2) from the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1).
  19. Remove the tapping screw (3) from the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1) mounting hole and the ignition switch assembly.
  20. Pry the ignition lock cylinder solenoid (1) off of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly.