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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Servicing the SIR System Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES .
  3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn plunger 90 degrees.
  4. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Steering Wheel Electrical Connector
    GM731656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    5. Fig 2: Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Shaft & Nut
    GM731652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retaining nut which secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft.
    6. Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Using J 1859-A, J-36541-A & J 42578
    GM750717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.
  6. Install J 1859-A  with. See Special Tools and Equipment .J-36541-A  or. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 42578  to the steering wheel. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Remove the steering wheel using J 1859-A  with. See Special Tools and Equipment .J-36541-A  or. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 42578  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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