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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Wheel, Shaft & Nut
    GM294367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering wheel nut.
  4. Note the mark on the steering shaft and the steering wheel to ensure proper alignment during installation.
  5. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
    6. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Tilt Lever
    GM82174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. On vehicles with a tilt column, pull the tilt lever straight out from the steering column.
  7. Remove the tilt lever assembly.
    8. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Trim Cover
    GM283270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the lower shroud (2).
  9. Remove the lower shroud (2).
    10. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Trim Cover
    GM283271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove 2 TORX® head screws (2) from the upper shroud (1).
  11. Remove the upper shroud (1).
    12. Fig 5: Identifying SIR Coil, Steering Shaft Assembly & Retaining Ring
    GM322951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
  13. Remove the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  14. Disconnect the SIR harness from the back of the fuse panel.
  15. Remove the retaining ring (3).
  16. Remove the SIR coil (4) from the steering shaft.
  17. If replacing, discard the SIR coil.
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