Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Tilt Lever Close Out Plate

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Remove the tilt lever close out plate.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Steering Column Trim Cover Screws

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Remove the trim cover screws (1) from the lower steering column.

Fig 3: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers

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Tilt the lower trim cover (2) down and slide the lower trim cover rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs.

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Trim Cover Screws

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Remove the upper trim cover screws.
Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.