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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system.
  1. With the steering wheel in the straight forward position, remove the ignition key
    2. Fig 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft & Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    GM928863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the intermediate steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt. Discard the bolt.
  3. Disengage the intermediate shaft seal from the body panel.
  4. Collapse the intermediate steering shaft, while disconnecting the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
  5. Place scribe makes on the intermediate shaft to the steering column connection prior to removal.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt And Column
    GM854769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt at the steering column. Discard the pinch bolt.
  7. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly
    GM854913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the intermediate steering shaft assembly from inside the vehicle.
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