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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Floor Shift)  or Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Column Shift) .
    Fig 1: Remove Adapter & Bearing Assembly From Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01479836Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
  5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
  7. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01. 
    Fig 2: Remove Pivot Pins From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01479837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  9. Pull back on the tilt knob 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 from the steering column support assembly (2).
  11. Remove the tilt knob.
    Fig 3: Install Tilt Knob Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01479838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Remove Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01479839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  14. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  15. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 5: Remove Head Screws From Steering Column Assembly
    G01479840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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