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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. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to TILT LEVER REPLACEMENT - On Vehicle .
  4. Remove the lower trim cover screws (1).
  5. Remove the lower trim cover (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 1: Lower Trim Cover
    G01827034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Tilt the lower trim cover down and slide the lower trim cover in order to disengage the locking tabs.
    Fig 2: Locking Tabs
    G01827035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper trim cover screws.
  8. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 3: Upper Trim Cover
    G01827036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.