Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor 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.
  1. Remove the steering column tilt head housing. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)  or Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)  .
  2. Remove the steering column lock cylinder set only. Refer to Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)  or Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)  .
  3. Remove the connector (2) from the electric park lock (3).
  4. Remove the TORX® head screw (1) from the electric park lock (3).
    Fig 1: Electric Park Lock And Connector
    G01720384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the electric park lock (2) from the electronic lock module assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Electric Park Lock
    G01720385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the electronic lock module assembly (2).
    1. 6.1. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
    2. 6.2. Pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the electronic lock module assembly (2).
    Fig 3: Key Alarm Connector To The Electronic Lock Module Assembly
    G01720386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 tapping screws (2) from the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1).
  8. Let the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1) hang freely.
    Fig 4: Tapping Screws To The Ignition And Key Alarm Switch Assembly
    G01720387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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