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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 wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT   . 
  3. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to TILT LEVER REPLACEMENT   . 
    NOTE: Remove the closeout trim cover following the exact procedure listed below in order not to damage the snaps on the upper trim cover.
    Fig 1: Disengaging Closeout Trim Cover From Upper Trim Cover
    G01597172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disengage the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1) in the following order:
    1. Stand in front of the column from the drivers point of view.
    2. On the left side, gently pull downwards on the left side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do NOT fully remove the closeout trim cover.
    3. On the right side, gently pull downwards on the right side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do NOT fully remove the closeout trim cover.
    4. Starting from the left side of the trim covers, gently roll the closeout trim cover to the right to disengage the remaining 4 snaps.
    IMPORTANT: You must inspect for 2 pan head tapping screws (2) in the lower trim cover (1) before removal.
  5. If necessary, remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1). Remove the lower trim cover (1).
  6. If no screws are present in the lower trim cover, proceed to the next step.
    Fig 2: Removing Pan Head Tapping Screws From Lower Trim Cover
    G01597173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
    Fig 3: Unsnapping Lower Trim Cover From Upper Trim Cover
    G01597174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important;  You must inspect for 1 TORX® head screw (3) in the upper trim cover (1) before removal.

  8. If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1) and the closeout trim cover (2) for removal.
  9. If no screw is present, remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Trim Cover With Closeout Trim Cover
    G01597175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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