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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
    G01419153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Separate the lower trim cover tabs from the slots in the steering column close out trim cover.
  7. Remove the switch wires from the telescope motor assembly, which are routed in clips along the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  8. From the inside of the lower trim cover, push out the telescope motor assembly switch.
  9. Disconnect the assembly switch connector from the instrument panel wiring harness.
  10. Remove the telescope motor assembly switch and wires from the trim cover.
  11. Remove the lower trim cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Trim Cover
    G01419154Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
  13. Separate the upper trim cover tabs from the slots in the steering column close out trim cover.
  14. Remove the upper trim cover (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Trim Cover
    G01419155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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