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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Accessories 🢒 Theft Deterrent 🢒 Theft Deterrent Exciter Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 884916 Size: SH
  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  3. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Disconnect the connector from the theft deterrent exciter module.
  5. If necessary, disconnect the connector from the ignition lock cylinder case.
  6. Remove the theft deterrent exciter module from ignition lock cylinder case assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 884916 Size: SH
  1. Install the theft deterrent exciter module onto the ignition lock cylinder case assembly.

    2. Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  2. Connect the connector to the theft deterrent exciter module.
  3. If necessary, connect the connector to the ignition lock cylinder case.
  4. Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  5. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  6. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.