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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Set the tires in a straight-ahead position. Center the steering wheel.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  5. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: View Of Knee Bolster (Filler Panel) & Screws
    GM939650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the knee bolster screws. Unsnap the knee bolster.
  7. Remove the multifunction levers. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: View Of Ignition Housing Electrical Connectors
    GM928832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ignition housing electrical connectors.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Park Lock Cable Assembly & Ignition Module
    GM944454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disengage the retaining tabs on the park lock cable assembly. Remove the assembly from the ignition module.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Lock Housing Bolts
    GM928840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lock housing bolts.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Ignition Housing & Multi-Function Bracket
    GM931160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lock housing. Slide the bracket from the column.
    12. Fig 6: EPS Electrical Connectors
    GM928850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the EPS electrical connectors from the EPS controller.
    13. Fig 7: Steering Wheel Column & I-Shaft Bolt
    GM928855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Rotating steering wheel while it is disconnected from the steering gear may cause damage to SIR coil.
    IMPORTANT: Place a scribe mark on the column to I-shaft connection for reassembly alignment.
  13. Remove and discard the column to I-shaft bolt.
    14. Fig 8: Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
    GM928861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the lower column pivot bolt.
    15. Fig 9: Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
    GM928844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the upper column attachment bolts.
  16. Remove the steering column.
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