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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

    Important:  The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.

  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
  4. Disconnect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector from the SIR system coil connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Assembly From Wire Harness Strap
    G01217360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 2: Sliding Connectors Out Of Bulkhead Connector
    G01217361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) and (3) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  7. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01217362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.