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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
    2. IMPORTANT: Remove the SIR coil from the steering shaft and let the SIR coil hang freely.
  2. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Bearing Retainer
    GM330127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the J 23653-SIR and J 42137  to the steering shaft and compress the shaft lock shield.
  4. Remove the lock shield retainer from the steering column shaft.
  5. Remove the J 23653-SIR and J 42137  from the steering shaft.
    6. Fig 2: Shaft Lock Shield & Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    GM389656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the following parts from the steering shaft:
    1. The shaft lock shield (4)
    2. The turn signal cancel cam (3)
  7. Rotate the steering column lock cylinder to the OFF-LOCK position.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Park Lock Cable At Ignition Lock Cylinder
    GM324874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the electronic lock module and push down on the park lock cable locking tab. Remove park lock cable (1) from the electronic lock module.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Key Alarm Connector At Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
    GM306267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Rotate the key alarm switch connector from the electronic lock module.
  10. Disconnect the passlock electrical connector from the electronic lock module.
    11. Fig 5: Ignition Switch, Electronic Lock Module & J 42759
    GM664261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  12. Disconnect the ignition switch (2) from the electronic lock module using the J 42759  .
  13. Remove the ignition switch (2) from the electronic lock module (2).
  14. Let the ignition switch (2) hang freely.
    15. Fig 6: Electronic Lock Module & Mounting Screws
    GM306295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the electronic lock module (1) mounting screws (2).
  16. Remove the electronic lock module (1) from the steering column housing.
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