Steering Column Lock Control Module Replacement (ULS)

Preliminary Procedures

1. Ensure the steering wheel and the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
3. With your foot off of the brake pedal and the shift lever in the PARK position, press the ignition and start switch once. This will place the ignition system in the ACCESSORY (ACC) mode and unlock the steering column for 5 minutes.
4. Turn the steering wheel in order to verify the steering column is not locked.
5. Disconnect any electrical connectors as necessary.
6. With your foot off of the brake pedal and the shift lever in the PARK position, press the ignition and start switch once. This will place the ignition system in the OFF mode. With the electrical connector disconnected, the steering column lock module will remain in the unlocked position.

Procedure

NOTE:

The 2 steering column lock control module bolts on the forward end of the steering column lock control module are shear bolts.

1. Use any of the following common tools in order to remove the bolts:
   • An angle grinder and a screwdriver
   • A hammer and a chisel
   • A screw extractor
   • A center punch
2. Discard the old bolts.
3. Install 2 NEW bolts and tighten until the bolt heads break off.

Procedure

1. Disconnect any electrical connectors as necessary.
2. After the installation is complete, program and setup the steering column lock control module. Refer to Control Module References .