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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
    • The steering column
    • The intermediate shaft(s)
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
  1. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  3. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Electronic Power Steering Motor Control Module/Bracket Assembly
    GM1868380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the 3 electronic power steering motor control module bracket bolts (1) and the electronic power steering motor control module/bracket assembly (1).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM1865910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Scribe marks on the steering shaft coupling and the steering column shaft prior to removal in order to mark the correct alignment of the pieces.
  5. Remove the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1) at the steering column and discard it.
  6. Separate the steering shaft coupling from the steering column.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Support Bracket Bolt
    GM1866096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the steering column lower support bracket bolt (1).
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Upper Support Bracket Bolts
    GM1866094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the steering column upper support bracket bolts (1).
  9. Remove the steering column from the vehicle and transfer any parts as needed.
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