Key Release Button Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
If equipped/remove the tilt wheel handle.

Fig 1: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
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Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1. Remove screws.
2. Remove shrouds.
Fig 2: Removing Upper & Lower Steering Column Shrouds
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Remove the key release lever bolt (1), lever (2) and spring (3).

Fig 3: Removing Key Release Lever
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Install in reverse order of removal.