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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel.
  3. Remove the steering wheel.
  4. Remove the tilt lever close out plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Tilt Lever Close Out Plate
    G01499414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the trim cover screws (1) from the lower steering column.
    Fig 2: Removing Trim Cover Screws From Lower Steering Column
    G01499415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Tilt the lower trim cover (2) down and slide the lower trim cover rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
    Fig 3: Disengaging Locking Tabs
    G01499416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper trim cover screws.
  8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Trim Cover
    G01499417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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