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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the Inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  4. Scribe an alignment mark on the steering wheel hub. Align the mark with the slash mark on the steering shaft.
  5. Fig 1: Steering Wheel, Shaft & Nut
    GM294367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the steering wheel nut.
  7. Position the steering wheel nut flush with the end of the steering shaft.
  8. Fig 2: Steering Wheel
    GM255213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Assemble J 1859-A  with. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 42578  on the steering wheel. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  10. Use J 1859-A  with. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 42578  in order to unseat the steering wheel from the steering shaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  11. Remove J 1859-A  and. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 42578  from the steering wheel. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  12. Remove the steering shaft nut.
  13. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
  14. Remove the SIR connector from the steering wheel.