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Replacement Procedure

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    Fig 1: Sensor Retainer, Dual Traingle Sensor Assmebly & Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    GM664274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the electronic lock module assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Remove the linear shift and the automatic shift lock control. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
  7. Remove the sensor retainer (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  8. Remove the dual triangle sensor assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    9. Fig 2: View Of Adapter & Bearing Assembly
    GM343881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering column shaft assembly.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Pivot Pins To Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    GM306307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .
    11. Fig 4: Steering Column Tilt Head & Jacket Assemblies
    GM664273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  12. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  13. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering column shaft assembly from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  14. Remove the tilt lever.
    15. Fig 5: Steering Column Tilt Head & Shaft Assemblies
    GM664272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the steering column shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    16. Fig 6: View Of Steering Column Support Assembly & TORX(R) Head Screws
    GM306322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  17. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
  18. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
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