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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector At Side Of Ignition Switch
    GM95718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Remove the console. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  4. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
  5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
  6. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder electrical connector from the retaining tab on the side of the ignition switch.
    7. Fig 2: Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector
    GM95717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the lock cylinder electrical connector.
    8. IMPORTANT: Take note of the way in which the ignition switch lock cylinder wire is wrapped around the base of the ignition switch bezel.
  8. Remove the ignition switch bezel.

    Carefully pull to unsnap.

    9. Fig 3: Hazard Warning Switch Wiring Harness To Ignition Switch Retainer
    GM95710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the hazard warning switch wiring harness from the ignition switch retainer.
    10. Fig 4: Ignition Switch Electrical Connectors
    GM95716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
    11. Fig 5: Park/Lock Cable (A/T) To Ignition Switch
    GM71446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the park/lock cable (A/T) from the ignition switch.
    1. Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn the ignition to ON.
    2. Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, depress the park/lock cable retaining tab (located on the underside of the switch near the base of the cable).
    3. Pull to remove the cable.
    12. Fig 6: Ignition Switch Retaining Bolts
    GM95715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the ignition switch retaining bolts.
  13. Remove the ignition switch.
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