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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 wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Floor Shift)  or Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Column Shift) .
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  6. Inspect the steering column assembly for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 1: Remove Adapter & Bearing Assembly From Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01479853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 2: Remove Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Support
    G01479854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  10. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  11. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 3: Remove Head Screws, Steering Column Support Assembly & Jacket Assembly
    G01479855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.