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Removal Procedure

  1. Set the tires in a straight-ahead position. Center the steering wheel.
  2. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Remove the instrument panel left insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  6. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  7. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (2.2L (L61) and 3.5L (L66)) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (2.4L (LAT)) .
    9. Fig 1: View Of Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Housing
    GM1829830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector and depress the locking tabs to remove the turn signal multifunction switch.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Wiper Washer Switch
    GM1829839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector and depress the locking tabs to remove the wipers/washer switch.
  11. Disconnect the ignition housing electrical connectors.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Park Lock Cable Assembly & Ignition Module
    GM944454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disengage the retaining tabs on the park lock cable assembly. Remove the assembly from the ignition module.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Multifunction Housing To Ignition Housing Bolts
    GM1829854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 2 multifunction housing to ignition housing bolts.
    14. Fig 5: View Of Multifunction Lever Bracket
    GM1829881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Slide the multifunction housing off the steering column.
    15. Fig 6: EPS Electrical Connectors
    GM928850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the electric power steering (EPS) electrical connectors from the EPS controller.
    16. Fig 7: Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
    GM928861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the lower steering column mounting bolt.
    17. Fig 8: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt To Steering Column
    GM1829678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Rotating steering wheel while it is disconnected from the steering gear may cause damage to SIR coil.
    IMPORTANT: If you are installing the removed column, index mark the column to the I-shaft connection for reassembly alignment.
  17. Remove and discard the column to I-shaft bolt.
    18. Fig 9: View Of Upper Steering Column Attachment Bolts
    GM1829960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the 2 upper steering column attachment bolts.
  19. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
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