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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 688978  Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.

  4. Object Number: 360577  Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering column wiring harness tie straps.

  6. Object Number: 415293  Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering column wire harness (1) from the steering column and the wire harness strap (2).
  8. Remove and dispose of the small wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly (1).

  9. Object Number: 306234  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connectors (2) from the bulkhead connector (1).

  11. Object Number: 306267  Size: SH
  12. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the lock module assembly (2) in the following way:
  13. 8.1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
    8.2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the lock module assembly (2).
    8.3. Remove the passkey connector from the lock module assembly (2).

    Object Number: 389639  Size: SH
  14. Slide the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (2) out of the lock module assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 389639  Size: SH
  1. Slide the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (2) into the lock module assembly (1).

  2. Object Number: 306267  Size: SH
  3. Install the key alarm connector (1) into the lock module assembly (2).
  4. 2.1. Push the key alarm connector (1) into the lock module assembly (2).
    2.2. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector (1) locks into place.
    2.3. Install the passkey connector into the lock module assembly (2).

    Object Number: 306234  Size: SH
  5. Connect the multifunction switch electrical connectors to the bulkhead connector (1).

  6. Object Number: 415293  Size: SH
  7. Install the wire harness assembly (1) to the wire harness strap (2).

  8. Object Number: 360577  Size: SH
  9. Attach new wire harness straps to the wire harness assembly (1).

  10. Object Number: 688978  Size: SH
  11. Connect the steering column electrical connectors to the vehicle.
  12. Install the trim covers to the column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.