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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. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle  .
  4. Remove the lower steering column trim cover mounting screws (1).
    Fig 1: Lower Steering Column Trim Cover Mounting Screws
    G02501377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Steering Column Trim Cover
    G02501378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower steering column trim cover from the upper steering column trim cover.
    1. Tilt the lower steering column trim cover down.
    2. Slide the lower steering column trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
  6. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower steering column trim cover (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Trim Cover Protector
    G02501379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper steering column trim cover mounting screws (1).
  8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle  .
  9. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Steering Column Trim Cover
    G02501380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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