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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.

    Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT   .

  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case assembly. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT   .
  4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT   .
  5. Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HOUSING REPLACEMENT   .
  6. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT   . 
  7. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) using J 21854-01  .
    Fig 1: Removing Pivot Pins From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01597227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  9. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  10. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  11. Remove the tilt lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly With Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01597228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering shaft (1) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Shaft From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01597229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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