Removal Procedure
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
.
- Remove the inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE)
.
- If there are no alignment mark on the steering wheel hub, scribe an alignment mark on the steering wheel hub in line with the mark on the steering shaft.
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- Loosen the steering wheel nut.
- Position the steering wheel nut flush with the end of the steering column shaft.
- Loosen the steering wheel using the following tools:
- For Pontiac vehicles, use the J 1859-A
and the J 42578
.
- For Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles, use the J 1859-A.
- Disconnect the steering wheel controls electrical connector.
- Disconnect the horn switch lead from the steering hub.
- Remove the steering wheel nut.
- Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
- Remove the steering wheel controls and the steering wheel controls harness from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Pontiac) or Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Oldsmobile) .