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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION:

    With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

    • The steering column
    • The intermediate shaft(s)
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

  1. With the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, LOCK the steering column.
  2. Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Buick) .
  3. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster inner bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Inner Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the left side floor front air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Disconnect electrical connections as needed.
    6. Fig 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Bolt
    GM2520388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft (1) and the steering gear pinion shaft (3).
  7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (2).
  8. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear pinion shaft.
    9. Fig 2: Steering Column Shaft And Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM2521102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Place match marks on the steering column shaft and the intermediate steering shaft (1).
  10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt (2).
  11. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column shaft.
  12. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.
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