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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. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever from steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

    Important:  You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1) in the lower trim before removal.

  4. If necessary remove the pan head tapping screws (1) that retain the lower steering column trim cover to the steering column.
    5. Fig 1: Lower Steering Column Trim Cover
    G01667124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If no screws are present, gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
  6. Tilt the trim cover down and slide it back in order to disengage the locking tabs.
    7. Fig 2: Trim Cover Locking Tabs
    G01667125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower steering column trim cover.
  8. Slide the shift lever seal up the shift lever.

    Important:  You must check for 1 TORX head screw (1) in the upper trim cover (2) before removal.

  9. If necessary, remove the screw (1) that retains the upper steering column trim cover to the steering column.
  10. If no screw is present, gently unsnap the upper steering column trim cover.
  11. Remove the upper steering column trim cover.
    Fig 3: Upper Steering Column Trim Cover
    G01667126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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