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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 wheel from the column. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT)  .
    Fig 1: Removing Procedure Lower Bearing & Steering Column Jacket (Floor Shift Standard)
    G01455209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Inspect the steering column assembly for accident damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION  .
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
  8. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly (Floor Shift Standard)
    G01455210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  10. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  11. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 3: Removing TORX Head Screws (Floor Shift Standard)
    G01455211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.