Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices
Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the start position.
Insert the tip of an awl into the access hole (1) of the ignition lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Locating Access Hole Of Ignition Lock Cylinder
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Push down and hold the retaining pin of the ignition lock cylinder.
Release the ignition lock cylinder to the run position.
Remove the ignition lock cylinder by pulling the cylinder away from the steering column.

Fig 2: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder
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