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Removal Procedure

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