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Removal Procedure

CAUTION:
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the tilt lever assembly. Refer to TILT LEVER REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Trim Cover
    G01646049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
  5. Remove the lower trim cover (1).
  6. Remove the TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
  7. Remove the upper trim cover (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Trim Cover
    G01646050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If necessary, remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
  9. Remove the shift lever. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 3: Removing Trim Cover Protector From Lower Trim Cover
    G01646051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.