Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
Remove the trim covers from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Electrical Connectors

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Fig 2: View Of Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly

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Fig 3: View Of Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly & Wire Harness Strap

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Remove the wire harness (1) from the steering column and from the wire harness strap (2).
Remove and dispose of the small wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly (1).

Fig 4: Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly Connectors

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Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connectors (2) from the bulkhead connector (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Key Alarm Connector At Ignition Lock Cylinder Case

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Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2) using the following procedure:
1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
3. Remove the passkey connector from the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).

Fig 6: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly Components

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Slide the ignition switch assembly (3) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (1).