Removal Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Important: Remove the SIR coil from the steering shaft and let the SIR coil hang freely.

Fig 1: Steering Column Lock Plate Compressor
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Remove the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY .
Install the J 23653-SIR to the steering shaft and compress the shaft lock shield.
Remove the lock shield retainer from the steering column shaft.
Remove the J 23653-SIR from the steering shaft.
Remove the following parts from the steering shaft:
1. 6.1. The shaft lock shield (4)
2. 6.2. The turn signal cancel cam (3)

Fig 2: Steering Shaft Lock Shield & Turn Signal Cancel Cam

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Rotate the steering column lock cylinder to the OFF-LOCK position.
Disconnect the electric park lock (1) electrical connector (2).

Fig 3: Electric Park Lock Electrical Connector
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Unsnap the electric park lock (2) off of the electronic lock module (1).

Fig 4: Electric Park Lock
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Rotate the key alarm switch connector from the electronic lock module.
Disconnect the Passlock electrical connector from the electronic lock module.

Fig 5: Passlock Electrical Connector
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Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
Disconnect the ignition switch (2) from the electronic lock module using the J 42759 .
Remove the ignition switch (2) from the electronic lock module (2).
Let the ignition switch (2) hand freely.

Fig 6: Ignition Switch
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Remove the electronic lock module (1) mounting screws (2).
Remove the electronic lock module (1) from the steering column housing.

Fig 7: Electronic Lock Module
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