Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Remove the left side closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
- Disconnect the steering column electrical connector from the vehicle.
- Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS - DISASSEMBLE - Off Vehicle .
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT - On Vehicle (Cylinder Rotates) or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT - On Vehicle (Unable To Rotate Cylinder) .
- Remove the ignition switch. Refer to IGNITION AND KEY ALARM SWITCH ASSEMBLY - DISASSEMBLE - Off Vehicle .