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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Left HVAC Duct
    GM897100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Cover driver seat to protect seat trim.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the SIR coil assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  3. Remove the HVAC duct.
    4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Knee Bolster Trim Panel
    GM899266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the knee bolster.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Connectors For Steering Column Replacement
    GM891744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the connectors at the wiper/washer switch and headlamp/turn switch.
  6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors at the left of the steering column.
  7. Disconnect the interlock solenoid electrical connector at the right of the steering column.
  8. Disconnect the ignition switch connector at the right of the column.
    9. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Multi-Function Levers
    GM891750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the wiper/washer and headlamp/turn signal switch.
    10. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Multifunction Switch Housing
    GM891592Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the signal switch housing.
    11. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column Bolt
    GM891747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper intermediate shaft bolt and disconnect the shaft from the steering column.
    12. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Steering Column Assembly
    GM891746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering column lower support bolt.
    13. IMPORTANT: Behind the nut is a plastic locator for the steering column. This piece will center the steering column in front of the driver in the event of an accident.
  13. Remove the steering column upper support bolt and nut.
  14. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
    15. Fig 8: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Assembly Shear Bolts
    GM891598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following steps are provided if replacing the steering column.
  15. Position the steering column in a vise at the upper bracket. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the shear bolts on the lock cylinder housing assembly.
    16. Fig 9: Removing/Installing Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Housing
    GM891608Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Drill a small hole, 1/8 in drill bit, in the shear bolts at the center mark. Remove the shear bolts with a screw extractor, and remove the ignition module and housing from the steering column.
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