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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement  .
  3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the tilt lever.
    Fig 1: Removing Tilt Lever
    G01581827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws.
  6. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower steering column trim cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Trim Cover
    G01581828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (1) retaining screw (3).
  8. Disconnect the closeout shroud (2) from the upper steering column trim cover (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Steering Column Trim Cover
    G01581829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.