Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
|    •  | 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. | 
 
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to 
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
 in Engine
Electrical.
 
- Disable the SIR. Refer to 
Disabling the SIR System 
 in SIR.
 
- Apply the parking brake.
 
- Remove the IP center trim plate. Refer to 
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement 
.
 
- Remove the IP cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to 
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement 
.
 
- Remove the radio. Refer to 
Radio Replacement 
 in Entertainment.
 
- Remove the HVAC control module assembly. Refer to 
HVAC Control Module Replacement 
in HVAC Systems Automatic.
 
- Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
 
- Look through the radio opening in the IP retainer and locate the
release button (1) on the side of the ignition switch.
 
- Depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder retaining tab (located
on the right lower side of the ignition switch), using a flat-bladed
 tool or other suitable tool.
 
- Pull outward on the ignition
cylinder (1) in order to remove the cylinder from the ignition switch.
 
- Disconnect the ignition cylinder lamp bulb from the ignition cylinder.
 
- Remove the reader/exciter module from the ignition lock cylinder.
Refer to 
Theft Deterrent Exciter Module Replacement 
 in Theft Deterrent.
 
Installation Procedure
- Install the reader/exciter module to the ignition lock cylinder.
Refer to
Theft Deterrent Exciter Module Replacement 
 in Theft Deterrent.
 
- Connect the ignition lamp cylinder bulb to the ignition lock cylinder.
 
- Position the ignition
lock cylinder (1) with the key installed into the opening in the ignition
 switch (2).
 
- Press the ignition lock cylinder into place.
 
The lock cylinder retaining tab will produce an audible click.
- Using light force, pull on the lock cylinder in order to ensure
the lock cylinder is engaged and secured in place.
 
- Turn the ignition to LOCK, then remove the key.
 
- Install the HVAC control module assembly. Refer to 
HVAC Control Module Replacement 
 in HVAC Systems Automatic.
 
- Install the radio. Refer to 
Radio Replacement 
 in Entertainment.
 
- Install the IP cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to 
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement 
.
 
- Install the IP center trim plate. Refer to 
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement 
.
 
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to 
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
 in Engine
Electrical.
 
- Inspect the ignition switch for proper operation in all positions.
 
- Release the parking brake.
 
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to 
Enabling the SIR System 
 in SIR.