Lock Housing, Steering Column: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Multi-Function Switch Mounting

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1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, REMOVAL .
2. Remove the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3) from the steering column (2). Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL .
   Fig 2: Access Hole For Lock Cylinder Removal

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3. Insert the key (2) and turn the key cylinder (3) to the RUN position.
4. Insert an appropriate tool into the slot (1) formed into the lock cylinder housing depressing the key cylinder retaining tab.
5. Pull the key cylinder and key straight out of the lock cylinder housing as one unit.
   Fig 3: Ring & Lock Cylinder Housing

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6. Remove security ring (2). The ring will hang in the vehicle.
   Fig 4: Retaining Bolt

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7. Remove steering column assembly from the vehicle. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
8. Protect the column assembly with a cover, exposing only the steering column lock housing.
9. Using an appropriate cutting tool, cut slots in each retaining bolt (1).
10. Using the slots created in the previous step, remove the retaining bolts (1) from the lock housing, then remove the lock housing from the column.