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Removal Procedure

  1. Set the tires in a straight-ahead position. Center the steering wheel.
  2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  5. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  6. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, remove the lock cylinder bezel.
    7. Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Upper & Lower Shrouds Panels
    GM898184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the shroud fasteners.
  8. Remove the upper and lower shrouds.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Multifunction Lever
    GM928835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Depress the lock tabs on the left and right multi-function levers. Remove the multi-function levers.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Ignition Housing Electrical Connectors
    GM928832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the electrical housing electrical connectors.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Park Lock Cable Assembly & Ignition Module
    GM944454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disengage the retaining tabs on the park lock cable assembly. Remove the assembly from the ignition module.
  12. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Lock Housing Bolts
    GM928840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the lock housing bolts.
    14. Fig 6: View Of Ignition Housing & Multi-Function Bracket
    GM931160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the lock housing. Slide the bracket from the column.
    15. Fig 7: View Of Knee Bolster (Filler Panel) & Screws
    GM939650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the knee bolster bolts. Unsnap the knee bolster.
    16. Fig 8: EPS Electrical Connectors
    GM928850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the electric power steering (EPS) electrical connectors from the EPS controller.
    17. Fig 9: Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
    GM928861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the lower column mounting bolt.
    18. Fig 10: Steering Wheel Column & I-Shaft Bolt
    GM928855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Rotating steering wheel while it is disconnected from the steering gear may cause damage to SIR coil.
    IMPORTANT: If you are installing the removed column, index mark the column to the I-shaft connection for reassembly alignment.
  18. Remove and discard the column to I-shaft bolt.
    19. Fig 11: Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
    GM928844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the upper column attachment bolts.
  20. Remove the steering column.
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