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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. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: View Of Tilt Lever Close Out Plate
    GM777650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the tilt lever close out plate.
  6. Fig 2: Locating Lower Steering Column Trim Cover Screws
    GM306205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the trim cover screws (1) from the lower steering column.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers
    GM328807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tilt the lower trim cover down and slide the lower trim cover rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
  10. Fig 4: Identifying Upper Trim Cover Screws
    GM306214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper trim cover screws.
  12. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  13. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.