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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel utilizing 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
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and lock it in place.
  2. Hoist the vehicle and raise it. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Disengage the intermediate steering shaft boot from the steering gear and the intermediate steering shaft upper seal.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
    GM1853880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and separate the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
  5. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) .
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Intermediate Steering Shaft Components
    GM1853881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) at the steering column, separate the intermediate steering shaft (2), and pull the intermediate steering shaft upper seal (3) from its place.
    7. NOTE: Spreading both ends of the new or removed intermediate steering shaft while out of the vehicle will help with the installation.
  7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from inside the vehicle.
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