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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 tilt lever from the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
    IMPORTANT: You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) in the lower trim cover before removal.
  4. If necessary, remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) from the lower trim cover (3). Remove the lower trim cover (3).

    If screws are not present in the lower trim cover, proceed to the next step.

    Fig 1: Install Steering Column Trim Covers & Screws
    G01479731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
    Fig 2: Remove Lower Trim Cover From The Upper Trim Cover
    G01479732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) in the lower trim cover (3) before removal.
  6. If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).

    If a screw is not present, remove the upper trim cover (2).

    Fig 3: Remove Screw & Upper Trim Cover
    G01479733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.