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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  2. Remove the shroud retaining screws from the back of the steering wheels.
  3. Remove the shroud from the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Removing Shroud & Retaining Screws From Back Of Steering Wheel
    G01479782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position a blunt ended tool into the wire harness cavity (1) and apply moderate pressure in order to partially remove the steering wheel control switch from the steering wheel.
    Fig 2: Wire Harness Cavity
    G01479783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the steering wheel control switch electrical connector.
    IMPORTANT: The bulbs in the steering wheel control switches are not serviceable. The switches should be replaced only as an assembly.
  6. Remove the steering wheel control switch from the steering wheel.
    Fig 3: Remove Steering Wheel Control Switch Electrical Connector
    G01479784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.