GM 19244690 Lever Asm,Turn Signal & Headlamp Dimmer Switch & Cruise Control Actuator & Windshield Wiper & Windshield Washer

Disconnect the negative battery cable and remove the steering wheel. Remove the steering column trim cover located at the base of the dashboard. At the end of the steering column, late models have a plastic cover plate that should be pried out using a screwdriver in the slots provided. The lock plate must be removed from the steering column, which is held in place with a snap ring fitting into a groove in the steering shaft. Depress the lock plate to relieve pressure on the snap ring, using a special U-shaped tool to assist in removing the snap ring from its groove. Slide the canceling cam, upper bearing preload spring, and thrust washer off the end of the shaft. Remove the turn signal lever attaching screw and withdraw the turn signal lever from the side of the column. Push in on the hazard warning knob and unscrew it from the threaded shaft. Remove the three turn signal assembly mounting screws. Pull the switch wiring connector out of the bracket on the steering column jacket, tape the connector terminals to prevent damage, and feed the wiring connector up through the column support bracket, pulling the switch, wiring harness, and connectors out the top of the steering column. Installation is a reversal of removal, ensuring the wiring harness is in the protector as it is pulled into position. Before installing the thrust washer, upper bearing preload spring, and canceling cam, ensure the switch is in the neutral position and the warning knob is pulled out. Always use a new snap ring on the shaft for the lock plate.

Adjust the tilt column to the Up position.

Compress the lock plate with a special tool to pry off the retaining ring, and then remove the lock plate.

Place the ignition lock cylinder in the Run position, remove the ignition key warning switch, and carefully remove the lock retaining screw with a magnetized screwdriver. Pull the lock cylinder out.