Steering Lock Housing, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and disconnect the connectors -1 and 4-.

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If the shear bolt cannot be removed using the :BET714  , use an angled hand drill and 8.5 mm diameter bit to drill it out.

-- Remove the shear bolt -2- using the :BET714  .

-- Remove the steering lock housing -3-.

To replace the steering lock housing, the Ignition/Starter Switch -D- and lock cylinder must be removed.

-- Remove the Ignition/Starter Switch -D-. Refer to IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to LOCK CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .