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Removal Procedure

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  1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. Set the steering wheel in the LOCKED position.
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the nut and the bolt (1) from the upper intermediate shaft connection and slide the intermediate steering shaft down.
    Fig 1: Upper Intermediate Shaft Connection Nuts & Bolt
    G01667236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the position sensor connector by using a suitable tool in order to pull the connector down around the right side of the steering column for accessibility.

    Important:  Do not apply force to the sensor and the bearing in a sideways direction.

  5. Remove the position sensor and bearing assembly from the steering column jacket by pulling the assembly straight out.
    6. Fig 2: Steering Position Sensor
    G01667237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the position sensor from the clips in the bearing assembly.
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