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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Column & J 41352
    GM323849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
    2. IMPORTANT: Put the steering column in the CENTER position.
  2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  5. Put the steering column and J 41352  into a vise. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers
    GM328807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
  8. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
  9. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
    10. Fig 3: Trim Cover Protector & Lower Trim Cover
    GM368494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
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