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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Tilt Lever Close Out Plate
    GM777650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the tilt lever close out plate.
  5. Remove the retaining screw from the lower steering column trim covers.
  6. Tilt the trim cover down and slide rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs. Remove the lower steering column trim covers.
  7. Remove the retaining screws from the upper steering column trim cover.
    8. Fig 2: Locating Lock Cylinder Access Hole
    GM850886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lift the trim cover in order to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole (1).
    9. Fig 3: Inserting A173A Into Access Hole Of Ignition Lock Cylinder
    GM850894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert the Snap-On A173A bent-tip awl (1) or equivalent, with a 2.5 mm (3/32 in) tip, and 20 mm (3/4 in) in length, into the access hole of the.
  10. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to START.
  11. Use the bent tip in order to push down on the ignition lock cylinder retainer.
  12. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
    13. Fig 4: View of Ignition Lock Cylinder, Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Assembly, and Steering Column
    GM375305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock cylinder case.
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