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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 26 (WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION 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. Lower the hush and knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
  4. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  5. With the key installed, turn the key to the START position.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Lock Cylinder & 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.
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