No. You can remove the entire column with the steering wheel still attached.
You need to remove the steering wheel first with a puller. There is a latch you can trip with a small screwdriver that will let the ignition switch slide out. Simply replace the switch and put the steering wheel back on.
it is located on the steering wheel.
I replaced the ignition cylinder (switch) on my '87 which is basically the same truck. It was pretty simple once I used a steering wheel puller to remove the steering wheel . I don't remember exactly how it was done but I followed the instructions in the haynes manual to remove the steering wheel column cover. There were a few lock rings and bolts to remove but it was pretty straightforward. Sorry I can't give any more detailed instructions.
move a sterring wheel gmc half ton
you have to replace the whole module if I am not mistaken, first remove the steering wheel cover and then there should be 2 pins you will have to get to and push simultaneously to remove
You have to remove the steering wheel ,lockplate, turn signal assembly and you will get to four bolts that are loose. Go to your local auto patrs store and tell them you need the special tool (lockplate removal tool and steering wheel puller)for GM steering colums.
you have to take the steering wheel off remove the horn assembly and find a pin that holds back the switch.
on the back of the steering wheel neer the center area not the part you hold in your hands behind the horn area there are 4 torx or metric bolts remove those bolts and the air bag can be removed do this only after you have disconected the battery
Things You'll Need: Socket wrench Phillips Screwdriver Steering wheel puller Torx screwdriver Instructions 1. Turn the engine of the Jimmy off and open the vehicle's hood. Using a socket wrench, remove the ground terminal from the Jimmy's battery. 2. Remove the two screws from behind the steering wheel. Pull off the steering wheel cover and disconnect the wiring harness from the cover. Remove the cover from the steering wheel. 3. Remove the horn wiring harness by disconnect its tab and pulling it off the steering wheel. 4. Remove the steering wheel bolt. Use the wheel puller tool to remove the steering wheel. 5. Remove the four screws from the lower dash panel under the steering wheel and pry it off the vehicle. 6. Remove the two Torx screws from the lower steering column over and remove the lower cover form the vehicle. 7. Pry off the upper column with a slotted screwdriver. Remove the metal plate underneath the steering column by removing its four screws. 8. Remove the red and black screws securing the wiper switch to the steering column. Unplug the cruise control electrical connection to the left of the wiper switch. 9. Remove the wiper switch screws with a Phillips screwdriver and disconnect its electrical connection. At this point, you can pull out the lever and install a new lever. Reassembly is the reverse of the wiper switch removal procedure.
Below the steering wheel and above the pedals
you don't need to remove the 2 screws all u need to do is stick a Phillips screw driver in the two open spots in back of the steering wheel press firmly and then pull on the airbag