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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the Inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  4. Scribe an alignment mark on the steering wheel hub. Align the mark with the slash mark on the steering shaft.
  5. Loosen the steering wheel nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Shaft & Nut
    G01569290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the steering wheel nut flush with the end of the steering shaft.
  7. Assemble J 1859-A  with J 42578  on the steering wheel.
    Fig 2: Identifying J 1859-A & J 42578
    G01569291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Use J 1859-A  with J 42578  in order to unseat the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
  9. Remove J 1859-A  and J 42578  from the steering wheel.
  10. Remove the steering shaft nut.
  11. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
  12. Remove the SIR connector from the steering wheel.
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