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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  2. Roll back the seal on the shift lever (1) until the TORX® head shift lever screw (2) is exposed.
    Fig 1: Locating TORX® Head Shift Lever Screw
    GM362445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the TORX® head shift lever screw (2).
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Remove the nuts (1) from the knee bolster deflector bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Nuts From Knee Bolster Deflector Bracket
    GM748879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    6. NOTE: During removal of the steering column the wire harness retaining clip must be removed and reinstalled after installing the steering column or damage may occur to the wire harness.
    Fig 3: Removing Wiring Harness Retaining Pin From Instrument Panel
    GM748881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wiring harness retaining pin (4) from the instrument panel.
  7. Remove the wire straps and open the harness insulation to gain access to the electrical wiring.
  8. Remove the wiring from the electrical connector.
  9. Remove the shift lever.
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