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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT -- ON VEHICLE (CYLINDER ROTATES) or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT -- ON VEHICLE (UNABLE TO ROTATE CYLINDER) .
  3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
  5. Pull the PASS-Key* III module from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector At Base Of Steering Column
    G01813549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the electrical connector and wires from the steering column.
  7. Remove the PASS-Key* III module from the vehicle.
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