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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column. Refer to TILT LEVER REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the lower trim cover.
    Fig 1: Removing 2 TORX® Head Screws From Lower Trim Cover
    G01419160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Perform the following steps to remove the lower trim cover:
    1. 6.1. Tilt the trim cover down.
    2. 6.2. Slide the lower trim cover back to disengage from the upper trim cover.
      Fig 2: Sliding Lower Trim Cover Back To Disengage From Upper Trim Cover
      G01419161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
  8. Remove the upper trim cover (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Trim Cover
    G01419162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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