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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the reader/exciter from the ignition lock cylinder housing (4).
    1. 2.1.  Release the clips (1, 2)
    2. 2.2.  Slide the reader/exciter off the lock cylinder. Clip (2) may tend to catch on the illumination ring and need to be unhooked.
    Fig 1: Removing Theft Deterrent Exciter Module
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