Steering Column: Removal

Manufacturer suggests removing steering wheel before removing steering column. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Remove left lower instrument panel and steering column covers. Disconnect electrical connection for combination switch, backdrive cable and spring clip retainer at steering lock. See Fig 1 .
NOTE: Backdrive cable may also be referred to as park/lock cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Backdrive Cable
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove air cleaner assembly for access to steering shaft yoke at steering gear. Remove bolt from steering shaft yoke. Remove steering column mount bolts. Remove steering column.