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Removal Procedure

  1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

    Set the steering wheel in the LOCKED position.

  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Upper Shaft To Steering Column Nut Bolt
    GM748880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the nut and the bolt (1) from the upper intermediate shaft connection and slide the intermediate steering shaft down.
    4. Fig 2: Steering Wheel Position Sensor
    GM245335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the position sensor connector by using a suitable tool in order to pull the connector down around the right side of the steering column for accessibility.
    5. IMPORTANT: Do not apply force to the sensor and the bearing in a sideways direction.
  5. Remove the position sensor and bearing assembly from the steering column jacket by pulling the assembly straight out.
  6. Remove the position sensor from the clips in the bearing assembly.
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