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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly & Wire Harness Strap
    GM415293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
    IMPORTANT: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.
  4. Disconnect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector from the SIR system coil connector.
  5. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 2: Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly Connectors
    GM306234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) and (3) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
    Fig 3: View Of Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
    GM664256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly.