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Removal Procedure

CAUTION:

Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Caution .

CAUTION:

Once the steering column is removed from the car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.

  1. Remove Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement
  2. Remove Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement 
  3. Remove Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement 
  4. Remove Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side
  5. Remove Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
    6. Fig 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt
    GM3665669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1)
  7. Disconnect the upper intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
  8. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors as necessary.
    9. Fig 2: Steering Column Nuts
    GM3665679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Steering Column Nut (2) and DISCARD
  10. Remove Steering Column (1)
    11. Fig 3: Steering Column Lock Control Module And Bolts
    GM3707207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. { If equipped }Remove Bolt (1)@Steering Column Lock Control Module
  12. { If equipped }Remove Steering Column Lock Control Module (2)
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