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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure in this section.
    IMPORTANT: Remove the steering column only if the following conditions exist:
    • The steering column requires replacement.
    • The steering and the ignition lock housing require replacement.
    • Another operation requires the removal of the steering column.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and let the vehicle sit for 1 minute to deactivate the air bag.
  2. Remove the lower instrument panels. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Cover Panel Screws
    GM1308107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The left-hand drive is shown. The right-hand drive is similar.
  3. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels by removing the screws.
  4. Remove the switch levers. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement  and Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement .
  5. Remove the immobilizer module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Air Bag Electrical Connections
    GM1308233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the air bag electrical connections.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
    GM1308234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connection.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM1308235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Adjust the steering to the straight-ahead position.
  9. Remove the pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft universal joint.
  10. Disconnect the speed sensitive steering electrical connector.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Jacket Front Bracket And Bolts
    GM1308236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the front bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Jacket Rear Bracket Bolts
    GM1308238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the nuts holding the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.
  13. Guide the steering column assembly out of steering shaft flange and carefully lay down the assembly.
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