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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT)  .
  4. Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION  .
  6. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Procedure Lower Bearing & Steering Column Jacket (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01  .
    Fig 2: Removing Pivot Pins From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  9. Pull back on the tilt knob and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  10. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
  11. Remove the tilt knob.
    Fig 3: Installing Tilt Knob Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  14. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  15. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing TORX Head Screws (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.