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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SERVICING THE SIR SYSTEM CAUTION In Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn plunger 90 degrees.
  4. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Steering Wheel Electrical Connector
    G01597212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retaining nut which secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel & Shaft Retaining Nut
    G01597213Courtesy 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.
  6. Install J 1859-A  and J-36541-A  to the steering wheel.
  7. Remove the steering wheel using J 1859-A  and J-36541-A. 
    Fig 3: Installing Tool In To Steering Wheel
    G01597214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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