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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Wiring Harness Tie Straps
    GM301912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Manual Tilt) in Steering Wheel and Column.
  3. Remove the steering column wiring harness tie straps (1,2).
    4. Fig 2: View of Module Electrical Connectors
    GM312291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the module electrical connectors (2).
    5. Fig 3: View of Wire Harness & Shield
    GM301919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the direction that the steering column wiring harness is routed for re-installation.
  5. Open the wire harness shield (1) at the lower steering column and remove the wire harness (2).
    6. Fig 4: View Of Windshield & Washer Switch Electrical Connectors
    GM293230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1,3) from the windshield wiper and washer switch.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Windshield Wiper & Washer Switch
    GM428823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Depress the locking tab (2) on the windshield wiper and washer switch (1) and remove the switch from the steering column.
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