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.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
Important: Let the SIR coil hang freely after removal.
Remove the SIR coil. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY .
Remove and discard the bearing retainer using J-23653-SIR and J-42137 .

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Retainer Using J-23653-SIR & J-42137
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
If standard column, remove the following parts from the steering shaft assembly:
1. The cam orientation plate (4)
2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (3)
3. The upper bearing spring (2)
4. The thrust washer (1)
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Shaft Assembly Components (Standard Column)
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
If tilt column, remove the following parts from the steering column shaft assembly:
1. The cam orientation plate (5)
2. The turn signal cancel cam assembly (4)
3. The upper bearing spring (3)
4. The upper bearing inner race seat (2)
5. The inner race (1)
  
  Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Shaft Assembly Components (Tilt Column)
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.