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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
    IMPORTANT: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.
  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
  4. Fig 1: Remove Wire Harness Assembly From Wire Harness Strap
    G01479754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector from the SIR system coil connector.
  6. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 2: Slide Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly Connectors Out Of Bulkhead Connector
    G01479755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) and (3) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  8. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
    Fig 3: Pan Head Tapping Screws & Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
    G01479756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.