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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 SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Upper Bearing Thrust Washer .
  3. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  4. Slide the turn signal switch housing off of the steering column shaft assembly.
    Fig 1: View Of Turn Signal Switch Housing & Steering Column Shaft Assembly
    GM664269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the tilt head housing and steering shaft as an assembly. Refer to Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Lean Shaft) Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)  or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard)  or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Standard) .
  6. Remove the tilt head from the steering shaft.