Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove upper and lower column shrouds.
2. Peel back foam switch cover from turn signal switch.
3. Disconnect two switch electrical connectors.
4. Remove two self tapping screws that secure switch to lock cylinder housing and disengage switch from housing.
5. Remove steering wheel.
6. Disconnect air bag slip ring connector from column wiring harness. Before removing air bag slip ring/clockspring from steering shaft, the slip ring/clockspring must be taped to prevent the slip ring/clockspring rotor from being turned accidentally and damaging the clockspring.
7. Remove two screws attaching slip ring to retainer plate, then the slip ring.
8. Remove upper bearing retainer plate.
9. Remove and discard upper bearing retainer snap ring.
10. Remove upper steering shaft bearing.
11. Remove two bolts retaining lock cylinder housing to outer tube flange bracket, then rotate ignition key to ``START'' position and pull actuator interlock out of clearance hole in tube, lifting casting off upper steering shaft.
12. Remove ignition lock drive gear.