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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the signal switch housing. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement (Telescoping)  or Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement (Manual) .
  3. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement (Telescoping)  or Tilt Spring Replacement (Manual) .
  4. Remove the telescoping actuator assembly. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement .
  5. Remove the telescoping motor assembly. Refer to Telescope Motor Assembly Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Steering Shaft Seal, Sensor Retainer, Sensor Assembly, Lower Spring Retainer, Adapter & Bearing Assembly (Telescoping)
    GM678048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the steering shaft seal (5).
  7. Remove the sensor retainer (4).
  8. Remove the sensor assembly (3).
  9. Remove the lower spring retainer (2).
  10. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    11. Fig 2: Jacket Hole Plug
    GM425437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the jacket hole plug (1).
    12. Fig 3: 2 Pivot Pins & J 21854-01
    GM295948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 2 pivot pins (1) from the steering column support assembly using J 21854-01 .
    13. Fig 4: Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
    GM678050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disengage the steering column lock shoes from the dowel pins in the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1).
  14. Remove the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the jacket assembly.
    15. Fig 5: Steering Shaft Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Assembly
    GM299889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head housing assembly (1).
    16. Fig 6: Disengaging Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    GM295954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Carefully mark the parts to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
  16. Mark the race and upper shaft assembly.
  17. Mark the lower steering shaft assembly.
  18. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to the lower steering shaft assembly to disengage.
    19. Fig 7: 4 TORX® Head Screws & Steering Column Support Assembly
    GM425442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2).
  20. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the jacket assembly.
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