Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the lower column cover.
- Remove the lower column cover.
- Roll back the seal on the shift lever (1) until the TORX® head screw (2) is exposed.
- Remove the TORX® head screw (2).
- Remove the knee bolster.
- Remove the nuts (1) from the knee bolster deflector bracket
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.
- Remove the wiring harness retaining pin (4) from the instrument panel.
- Remove the wire straps and open the harness insulation to gain access to the electrical wiring.
- Remove the wiring from the electrical connector.
- Remove the shift lever (1).