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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  3. Insert J 42640  into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct orientation.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement  .
    Fig 1: Locking Steering Wheel
    G01581859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the steering column bracket. Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT -- STEERING COLUMN in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Disconnect the steering column wiring harness connector from the main body wiring harness.
  7. Position the seal as needed
  8. Remove the pinch bolt (2) from the upper intermediate shaft.

    Important:  Stabilize the studs in order to remove the nuts securing the steering column to the instrument panel.

  9. Support the column.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Intermediate Shaft
    G01581860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position a 13-mm crowfoot wrench onto one of the nuts which secures the steering column to the I/P.
    11. Fig 3: Removing Steering Column To I/P Nut
    G01581861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. While holding the stud in position with a #7 inverted TORX® socket, remove the nut.
  12. Repeat the above steps for each nut.

    Important:  Discard the clips at the upper steering column support, if equipped. These clips are for assembly plant usage only.

  13. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
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