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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 919 (WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION AND START SWITCH REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    2. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the hush and knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  5. With the key installed, turn the key to the RUN position.
    6. Fig 1: Releasing/Installing Lock Cylinder Using Allen Wrench
    GM1413814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install an allen wrench into the hole on top of the lock cylinder housing.

    Push down on the allen wrench to release the tab on the lock cylinder inside the lock cylinder housing.

    7. Fig 2: View Of Lock Cylinder At Lock Cylinder Housing
    GM1413837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Slide the lock cylinder out of the lock cylinder housing.
  8. Disconnect the passlock and key buzzer from the lock cylinder housing.
    9. Fig 3: Inserting J 42759 Into The Lock Cylinder Housing To Release The Tabs On The Ignition Switch
    GM1413831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert J-42759  into the lock cylinder housing to release the tabs on the ignition switch. See Special Tools .
  10. Pull the ignition switch out of the lock cylinder housing.
  11. Disconnect the connector from the ignition switch.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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