Steering Wheel Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Steering Wheel & Nut

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . Preliminary Procedure: Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
1	Steering Wheel Nut NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 41 N.m (30 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Loosen the steering wheel nut until two to three threads are left engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until it disengages completely. Remove the steering wheel nut and steering wheel.

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Preliminary Procedure: Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

Steering Wheel Nut

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 41 N.m (30 lb ft)

Steering Wheel

Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
Loosen the steering wheel nut until two to three threads are left engaged.
Wiggle the steering wheel until it disengages completely.
Remove the steering wheel nut and steering wheel.