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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Wheel Electrical Connector
    GM731656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: When performing service on or around the SIR components or the SIR wiring, follow the procedures listed below in order to temporarily disable the SIR system. Failure to follow the procedures could result in the following:
    • Air bag deployment
    • Personal injury
    • Otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn plunger 90 degrees.
  4. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
    5. Fig 2: Steering Wheel & Steering Wheel Shaft
    GM731652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retaining nut which secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft.
    6. Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Using J 1859-A With J-36541-A Or J 42578
    GM750717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.
  6. Install J 1859-A  with J-36541-A  or J 42578  to the steering wheel. See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the steering wheel using J 1859-A  with J-36541-A  or J 42578  . See Special Tools .
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