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Steering Column - Disassembly






DISASSEMBLY

STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE





1. Remove the screws (1) attaching the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (with switch stalks) (3) to the steering column (2).
2. Slide the SCCM (with switch stalks) (3) off the steering column (2).

SKREEM/WCM (IF EQUIPPED)





NOTE: SCCM previously removed.

1. Remove the screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to the lock cylinder housing (3).
2. Unhook the SKREEM/WCM (2) retainer fingers from the lock cylinder housing (3) and remove it from the housing.

KEY CYLINDER





NOTE: SCCM and SKREEM/WCM previously removed.

1. Insert the key (2) and turn the key cylinder (3) to the RUN position.
2. Insert an appropriate tool into the slot (1) formed into the lock cylinder housing depressing the key cylinder retaining tab.
3. Pull the key cylinder and key straight out of the lock cylinder housing as one unit.

LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING





NOTE: SCCM previously removed.

1. Using Torx(R) Plus Bit 10041, or equivalent Tamper-Proof Torx(R) Plus (five point) 30 bit, remove the two screws (1) fastening the lock cylinder housing (2) to the column.
2. Remove the lock cylinder housing from the steering column.

IGNITION SWITCH





NOTE: Lock cylinder housing removed from column.

1. Remove the ignition switch (2) mounting screw (1).





2. Pull the switch (1) straight out and off the retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing.