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Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Ignition Lock Cylinder Bezel
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the lock cylinder bezel from the steering column shroud by carefully prying with a thin-bladed screwdriver.
  3. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Steering Column Trim Covers
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  4. Remove the steering column upper trim panel. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
  5. Fig 3: Locating Ignition Module Lock Button
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  6. Insert the key into the lock cylinder and rotate to START position.
    IMPORTANT: While rotating the cylinder back to the START position, depress the locking button on the top of the ignition module with a thin pick-type tool.
  7. Slide the lock cylinder from ignition lock cylinder case.