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Removal Procedure

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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.
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector From Retaining Tab
    G01453816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the lock cylinder electrical connector.
    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.

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector
    G01453817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the hazard warning switch wiring harness from the ignition switch retainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Hazard Warning Switch Wiring Harness From Ignition Switch Retainer
    G01453818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connectors
    G01453819Courtesy 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.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Park/Lock Cable (A/T) From Ignition Switch
      G01453820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the ignition switch retaining bolts.
  13. Remove the ignition switch.
    Fig 6: Removing Ignition Switch
    G01453821Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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