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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. Use a flat bladed trim tool to depress the steering wheel airbag access hole cover detents to remove the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).
    GM5520780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

  3. Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
    GM5525856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Remove
  7. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (1) so that 2 - 3 threads are engaged.
    GM5525860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Wiggle the steering wheel until the wheel disengages completely.
  9. Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove
  10. Steering Wheel (2) - Remove
  11. Remove the 4 steering wheel spoke cover bolts (1).
    GM4994120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the 4 steering wheel bolts (2).
  13. Steering Wheel Shroud (1) - Remove
    GM4994172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the heated steering wheel module electrical connectors, if equipped.
  15. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GM5539281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Radio Volume Switch (1) - Remove
  17. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GM5539306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Radio Favorites Switch (1) - Remove
  19. Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
    GM5539624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Steering Wheel Spoke Cover (1) - Remove
    GM5539627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  22. Steering Wheel Bolt (1) @Cruise Control Switch - Remove [3x]
    GM5539730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Cruise Control Release Switch Bracket (1) - Remove
    GM5539731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Cruise Control Switch (1) - Remove
    GM5539732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY