Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
Remove the trim covers from the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Steering Column Electrical Connectors
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Remove the steering column wiring harness tie straps (3).

Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Wiring Harness Tie Straps
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Remove the wire harness (1) from the steering column and from the wire harness strap (2).

Fig 3: Removing Wire Harness From Steering Column
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Remove and dispose of the small wire harness straps from the wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly (1).
Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connectors (2) from the bulkhead connector (1).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Multifunction Switch Electrical Connectors
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Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2) using the following procedure:
1. 8.1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
2. 8.2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
3. 8.3. Remove the passkey connector from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
Fig 5: Removing Key Alarm Connector From Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly
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Slide the ignition switch assembly (3) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).

Fig 6: Removing Ignition Switch Assembly
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