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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  2. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly. Refer to TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM AND UPPER BEARING THRUST WASHER  .
  3. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Slide the turn signal switch housing off of the steering column shaft assembly.
  5. Remove the tilt head housing and steering shaft as an assembly. Refer to STEERING SHAFT, LOWER BEARING, AND JACKET REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT)  or STEERING SHAFT, LOWER BEARING, AND JACKET REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  .
  6. Remove the tilt head from the steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Tilt Head From Steering Shaft
    G01569303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.