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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
  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 to the steering column shaft assembly.
  5. Remove the tilt head housing and steering shaft as an assembly. Refer to Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Tilt)  or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard)  .
  6. Remove the tilt head from the steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Tilt Head From Steering Shaft
    G01217393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.