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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 820 (WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION AND START SWITCH REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  4. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, remove the lock cylinder bezel.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Upper & Lower Shrouds Panels
    GM898184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shroud fasteners.
  6. Remove the upper and lower shrouds.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Multifunction Lever
    GM928835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Depress the lock tabs on the left and right multi-function levers. Remove the multi-function levers.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Ignition Housing Electrical Connectors
    GM928832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical housing electrical connectors.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Park Lock Cable Assembly & Ignition Module
    GM944454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disengage the retaining tabs on the park lock cable assembly. Remove the assembly from the ignition module.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Lock Housing Bolts
    GM928840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lock housing bolts.
  11. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position
    12. Fig 6: View Of Ignition Housing & Multi-Function Bracket
    GM931160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Separate the ignition housing from the multi-function bracket.
  13. Remove the ignition switch screws
  14. Remove the ignition switch.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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