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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (6.0L) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (7.0L) .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper and lower nuts retaining the steering column to the steering column bracket. Carefully rest the steering column on the I/P lower support beam. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod
    GM174198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly with the accelerator pedal position sensor.
  6. Disconnect the brake master cylinder push rod from the brake pedal.
  7. Remove the brake booster mounting nuts.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Cruise Control Release Switch, Bracket & Bolts
    GM71494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the mounting bolts from the cruise control release switch bracket.
  9. Reposition the cruise control release switch and the bracket.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Master Cylinder Push Rod To Clutch Pedal
    GM71474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Steering Column Bracket & Bolts
    GM95665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following step ensures proper trim fit during installation.
  11. Mark the location of the steering column bracket.
  12. Remove the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Steering Column Bracket, Bolts & I/P Upper Support Beam
    GM95663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P upper support beam.
  14. Remove the steering column bracket.
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