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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Use a plastic trim tool to remove the ignition switch bezel.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Cylinder Bezel
    GM910510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
  4. Remove the left I/P insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
  5. Remove the opening filler panel from the I/P steering column. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
  6. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left .
  7. Remove the ignition switch bolts.
    8. Fig 2: Ignition Switch Bolts
    GM519619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lower the ignition switch away from the I/P trim pad.
    9. Fig 3: Ignition Switch & I/P Trim Pad
    GM929187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder. Turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
  10. Depress and hold the detent on the bottom of the ignition switch in order to release the ignition lock cylinder. Remove the ignition lock cylinder with the key.
    11. Fig 4: Ignition Switch & Lock Cylinder
    GM928654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the key from the lock cylinder.
  12. Disengage the theft deterrent reader/exciter module retainers (1,2).

    Remove the theft deterrent reader/exciter module (3) from the lock cylinder housing.

  13. Remove the lock cylinder.
    14. Fig 5: View Of Lock Cylinder
    GM639144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If the cylinder does not rotate, follow the procedure in the ignition switch replacement. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement .
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