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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to the following procedures in SIR:
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
  5. Tilt the steering wheel to the lowest position.
  6. Remove the upper and lower nuts retaining the steering column to the steering column bracket. Carefully rest the steering column on the I/P lower support beam. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  7. Remove the left windshield side garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
    8. Fig 1: View Of Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod
    GM174198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly with the accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.6L (LH2).
  9. Disconnect the brake master cylinder push rod from the brake pedal.
  10. Remove the brake booster mounting nuts.
    11. Fig 2: View Of Cruise Control Release Switch, Bracket & Bolts
    GM71494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the mounting bolts from the cruise control release switch bracket.
  12. Reposition the cruise control release switch and the bracket.
    13. Fig 3: View Of Master Cylinder Push Rod To Clutch Pedal
    GM71474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Steering Column Bracket & Bolts
    GM95665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following step assures proper trim fit during installation.
  14. Mark the location of the steering column bracket.
  15. Remove the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
    16. Fig 5: View Of Steering Column Bracket, Bolts & I/P Upper Support Beam
    GM95663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P upper support beam.
  17. Remove the steering column bracket.
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