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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Adjust the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
    2. CAUTION: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and let the vehicle sit for 1 minute in order to deactivate the air bag. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the lower instrument trim panels. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Cover Panel Screws
    GM1308107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lower steering column cover panel screws.
  5. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel screws. Remove the upper steering column cover panel screws.
  6. Remove the upper steering column cover panel and the lower steering column cover panel.
  7. Remove the switch levers. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement  and to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  8. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Except North America Vehicles) or Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (North America Vehicles) .
  9. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (With SIR)  or Steering Wheel Replacement (Without SIR) .
  10. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  11. Remove the theft deterrent control module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
    12. Fig 2: Identifying Key Reminder Switch And Screws
    GM1988152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the key reminder switch screws and the key reminder switch.
    13. Fig 3: View Of Key Interlock Solenoid And Spring
    GM1248391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not drop the key interlock solenoid spring.
  13. Remove the key interlock solenoid screws and the key interlock solenoid.
  14. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    15. Fig 4: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM1308235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft universal joint.
    16. Fig 5: Identifying Speed Sensitive Steering Electrical Connector
    GM1975334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the speed sensitive steering electrical connector.
    17. Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Jacket Front Bracket And Bolts
    GM1308236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the nuts and the bolts holding the front bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.
    18. Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column Jacket Rear Bracket Bolts
    GM1308238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the nuts holding the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.
    19. 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.
  19. Guide the steering column assembly out of the steering shaft flange and carefully lay down the assembly.
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