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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    Fig 1: View Of Pivot Pins To Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    GM306307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  4. Remove the windshield wiper washer switch assembly. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement .
  5. Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement .
  6. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
  7. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) using J 21854-01  . See Special Tools .
  8. Verify the type of steering wheel position sensor before removal. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .
    Fig 2: View Of Steering Wheel Position Sensor
    GM245335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not apply force to the steering wheel position sensor and the adapter and bearing assembly in a sideways direction.
    If reusing the existing steering wheel position sensor, it MUST be centered before removal. A pin MUST be installed in the sensor before removal, failure to do so will cause sensor to be misaligned.
  9. Remove the steering wheel position sensor and adapter and bearing assembly from the steering column jacket by pulling the assembly straight out.
  10. Remove the steering wheel position sensor from the clips in the adapter and bearing assembly.
  11. Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 3: View Of Upper Steering Column Components
    GM420224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pull back on the tilt lever and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
  13. Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
  14. Remove the tilt lever.
  15. Remove the steering shaft (1) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Shaft
    GM667564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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