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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling ZONE 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Pivot Pins From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G02085605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT .
  6. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) using J 21854-01  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  8. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  9. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  10. Remove the tilt lever.
  11. Remove the lower bearing and sensor. Refer to STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly And Steering Shaft Assembly
    G02085606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering shaft (1) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
    Fig 3: Steering Shaft And Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G02085607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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