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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT)  .
  4. Remove the tilt spring assembly only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Remove the linear shift and the automatic shift lock control. Refer to LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION  .
  7. Remove the sensor retainer (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  8. Remove the steering shaft position sensor (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
  9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering column shaft assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Shaft Position Sensor & Sensor Retainer From Steering Column Jacket Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing Adapter & Bearing Assembly From Steering Column Shaft Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01  .
    Fig 3: Removing Pivot Pins From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455182Courtesy 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.
    Fig 4: Installing Tilt Lever In To Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the steering column shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Shaft Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455184Courtesy 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.
    Fig 6: Removing TORX Head Screws From Steering Column Support Assembly (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
    G01455185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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