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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 357 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK MODULE - DISASSEMBLE - OFF VEHICLE (COLUMN SHIFT)
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required:Β J 41396Β Park Lock Cable Pliers
- Remove the steering column tilt head housing. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)Β or Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)Β .
- Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1). The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
- Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the electronic lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove the park lock cable assembly (1).
- Remove the steering column lock cylinder set only. Refer to Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)Β or Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)Β .
- Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the electronic lock module assembly (2).
- Remove the 2 tapping screws from the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (3).
- Remove the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (3) from the electronic lock module assembly (2).
- Let the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (3) hang freely.
- Remove the 3 pan head tapping screws (2) from the electronic lock module assembly (1).
- Remove the electronic lock module assembly (1).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.