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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
  • Air bag deployment
  • Personal injury
  • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
  • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
  • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower shroud (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Pan Head Tapping Screws
    G01687858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Tilt the lower shroud down.
  6. Slide the lower shroud backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
  7. Remove the lower shroud from the upper shroud.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Shroud From Upper Shroud
    G01687859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the shroud protector (1) from the lower shroud (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Shroud Protector From Lower Shroud
    G01687860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper shroud (2).
  10. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  11. Remove the upper shroud (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Shroud From Steering Column
    G01687861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.