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Removal Procedure

  1. Steering Column Upper Trim Cover - Remove - Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement 
  2. Steering Column Lower Trim Cover - Remove - Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement 
  3. Ensure the steering wheel and the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
  4. With foot OFF 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 mode and unlock the steering column for 5 minutes.
  5. Turn the steering wheel to verify the steering column is NOT locked.
  6. GM4549000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) @ Steering Column Lock Control Module - Disconnect

  7. With foot OFF 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 and leave the steering column unlocked as long as the electrical connectors are disconnected.
  8. GM4549001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Column Lock Control Module Bolt-Front (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]

  9. GM4549002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Column Lock Control Module Bolt-Side (1) - Remove [2x]

  10. GM4549003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Column Lock Control Module (1) @ Steering Column - Remove