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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  .
    IMPORTANT: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.
  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Assembly From Wire Harness Strap
    G01446032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector from the SIR system coil connector.
  5. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors Of Turn Signal And Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01446033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) and (3) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  7. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Turn Signal And Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01446034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.