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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Closeout Trim Cover & Upper Trim Cover
    GM516159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
    4. NOTE: Remove the closeout trim cover following the exact procedure listed below in order not to damage the snaps on the upper trim cover.
  4. Disengage the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1) in the following order:
    1. Stand in front of the column from the drivers point of view.
    2. On the left side, gently pull downwards on the left side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do NOT fully remove the closeout trim cover.
    3. On the right side, gently pull downwards on the right side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do NOT fully remove the closeout trim cover.
    4. Starting from the left side of the trim covers, gently roll the closeout trim cover to the right to disengage the remaining 4 snaps.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Lower Trim Cover At Upper Trim Cover
    GM723623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Upper Steering Column
    GM419647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: You must inspect for 1 TORX® head screw (3) in the upper trim cover (1) before removal.
  6. If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1) and the closeout trim cover (2) for removal.
  7. If no screw is present, remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).
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