Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in Air Bag Restraint Systems.IMPORTANT: Let the SIR coil hang freely after removal.
- Remove the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
- Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J 23653-SIR and J 42137 .
- If standard column, remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
- 4.1. The cam orientation plate (4)
- 4.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3)
- 4.3. The upper bearing spring (2)
- 4.4. The thrust washer (1)
- If tilt column, remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
- 5.1. The cam orientation plate (5)
- 5.2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
- 5.3. The upper bearing spring (3)
- 5.4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
- 5.5. The inner race (1)