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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
  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) .IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT)   .
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
    Fig 1: Remove Adapter & Bearing Assembly From Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01479847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
  7. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  8. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
  9. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 2: Remove Steering Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01479848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  11. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  12. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 3: Remove Screws, Steering Column Support Assembly From Steering Column Jacket
    G01479849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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