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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Insert J 42640  into the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  3. Remove the driver side knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the following items from the jacket assembly:
    1. 4.1. retaining ring (1)
    2. 4.2. compression spring (2)
    3. 4.3. shoulder bolt (3)
    4. 4.4. housing support guide (4)
  5. Fig 1: Locating Jacket Assembly Components
    G01419191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the cable assembly (2) from the telescope drive motor assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Cable Assembly From Telescope Drive Motor Assembly
    G01419192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the retaining screws from the telescope actuator assembly (3).
  8. Remove the telescope drive bolt (1) and ball (2) from the actuator assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Telescope Drive Bolt & Ball From Actuator Assembly
    G01419193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the retaining screws from the telescope adapter assembly (2).
  10. Fig 4: Locating Telescope Adapter Assembly Components
    G01419194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the telescope adapter assembly (2).