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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION:
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM in SIR.
  3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotation the horn plunger 90 degrees.
    Fig 1: Removing Horn Plunger
    G01646100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Retaining Nut
    G01646101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.
  5. Install the J 1859-A  to the steering wheel.
  6. Remove the steering wheel using the J 1859-A. 
  7. Remove the J 1859-A  from the steering wheel.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Using J 1859-A
    G01646102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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