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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 inflator module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES .
  3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotation the horn plunger 90 degrees.
    Fig 1: Identifying Horn Plunger
    G02501425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Retaining Nut
    G02501426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.
  5. Install the J 1859-A  to the steering wheel.
  6. Remove the steering wheel using the J 1859-A  .
  7. Remove the J 1859-A  from the steering wheel.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel
    G02501427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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