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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR
  3. Remove the accessory trim plate from the I/P carrier. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
  4. Remove the instrument panel cluster from the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Bolts
    GM743404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the ignition switch bolts from the ignition switch.
  6. Insert the key into the ignition switch lock cylinder. Rotate the key to the ON position.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Release Button & Center Punch on the Rib
    GM762724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. If the ignition switch lock cylinder is seized or won't rotate, perform the following procedure:
    1. Protect the immediate work area with suitable material such as clean shop towels or a clean fender cover.
    2. Locate the surface for the ignition switch lock cylinder release button (2) on the plastic ignition switch housing.

      On the key entry side of the switch housing center punch a location on the rib (1) approximately 3/8 of an inch from the cylinder release button (2).

    3. Carefully drill a pilot hole through the plastic housing with a 1/8 inch drill bit.
    4. Using a 9/32 inch drill bit carefully drill a hole at the pilot location, and slightly into the ignition switch lock cylinder surface to break the release button retaining spring.
    5. Remove portions of the broken spring from the hole using a small suitable tool.
    6. Grasp the ignition switch lock cylinder and remove the cylinder from the switch housing.
    7. Remove any plastic flashing from the drilling operation, and using compressed air blow out the ignition switch assembly.
    8. Fig 3: View of Ignition Switch & Electrical Connectors
    GM749172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the ignition switch.
  9. Release the transaxle park/lock cable retainer, then pull outward to remove the cable from the ignition switch.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Release Plunger
    GM749171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Press the ignition switch lock cylinder release plunger. The release plunger is located at the four o'clock position on the ignition switch housing.
  11. Use the key in order to pull the ignition switch lock cylinder from the ignition switch housing.
    12. Fig 5: View of Ignition Switch Housing
    GM743413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the pass key electrical connector from the ignition switch housing.
  13. Remove the ignition switch housing through the opening in the I/P cluster.
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