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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010MALIBU LT, 3.6 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 854 (STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN LOCK CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT (ULS)
2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7

Steering Column Lock Control Module Replacement (ULS)

2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7SECTION Steering Column Lock Control Module Replacement (ULS)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Lock Control Module (ULS)
GM2389855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Ensure the steering wheel and the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
  2. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  3. With your foot off of the brake pedal and the shift lever in the PARK position, press the ignition and start switch once. This will place the ignition system in the ACCESSORY (ACC) mode and unlock the steering column for 5 minutes.
  4. Turn the steering wheel in order to verify the steering column is not locked.
  5. Disconnect any electrical connectors as necessary.
  6. With your foot off of the brake pedal and the shift lever in the PARK position, press the ignition and start switch once. This will place the ignition system in the OFF mode. With the electrical connector disconnected, the steering column lock module will remain in the unlocked position.
1 Steering Column Lock Control Module Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Use any of the following common tools in order to remove the bolts:
    • An angle grinder and a screwdriver
    • A hammer and a chisel
    • A screw extractor
    • A center punch
  2. Discard the old bolts.
  3. Install 2 NEW bolts and tighten until the bolt heads break off.

Tip:  The steering column lock control module bolts are shear bolts.
2 Steering Column Lock Control Module

Procedure

  1. Disconnect any electrical connectors as necessary.
  2. After the installation is complete, program and setup the steering column lock control module. Refer to Control Module References .
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