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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 wheel from the column. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT)  .
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Remove the linear shift assembly. Refer to LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION  .
  8. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Procedure Lower Bearing & Steering Column Jacket (Column Shift Standard)
    G01455203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering shaft assembly (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly (Column Shift Standard)
    G01455204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (1) from the steering column support assembly (2).
  11. Discard the 4 TORX® head screws (1).
  12. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (3).
    Fig 3: Removing TORX Head Screws (Column Shift Standard)
    G01455205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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