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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
    GM854958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If applicable, disconnect the ignition lock cylinder solenoid harness connector.
  6. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Ignition Switch Harness Connector
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  8. Using the following procedure, remove the ignition lock cylinder case shear bolts:
    1. Use a hammer and chisel to bite into the shear bolt at a position offset from center.
    2. Tap the chisel to rotate the bolt in order to loosen it. Repeat as necessary until bolt is loose enough to remove.
  9. Fig 3: Biting Into Shear Bolt
    GM854925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case housing from the steering column.
  11. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock cylinder case housing. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  12. Fig 4: View Of Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
    GM854922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.