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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
    4. IMPORTANT: The closeout trim cover must be removed in the exact order listed below in order not to damage the snaps on the upper trim cover.
    Fig 1: Closeout Trim Cover & Upper Trim Cover
    GM516159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disengage the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1) in the following manner:
    1. Stand in front of the column from the drivers point of view.
    2. On the left side, gently pull downwards on the left side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do not fully remove the closeout trim cover.
    3. On the right side, gently pull downwards on the right side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do not fully remove the closeout trim cover.
    4. Starting from the left side of the trim covers, gently roll the closeout trim cover to the right to disengage the remaining 4 snaps.
    5. IMPORTANT: You must inspect for 2 pan head tapping screws (2) in the lower trim cover (1) before removal.
    Fig 2: Lower Steering Column Trim Cover
    GM419645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If necessary, remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1). Remove the lower trim cover (1).
  6. If no screws are present in the lower trim cover, proceed to the next step.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Lower Trim Cover At Upper Trim Cover
    GM723623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Upper Steering Column
    GM419647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: You must inspect for 1 TORX® head screw (3) in the upper trim cover (1) before removal.
  8. If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1) and the closeout trim cover (2) for removal.
  9. If no screw is present, remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).
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