Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel, Shaft & Nut

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.

Verify the following before removing the SIR coil:
- The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
- That J 42640 is installed or the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Tilt Lever

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On vehicles with a tilt column, pull the tilt lever straight out from the steering column.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Trim Cover

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Remove 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
Remove the lower trim cover (2).

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Trim Cover

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Remove 2 TORX® head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
Remove the upper trim cover (1).

Fig 5: Identifying SIR Coil, Steering Shaft Assembly & Retaining Ring

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Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
Remove the retaining ring (3).
Remove the SIR coil (4) from the steering shaft.
If replacing, discard the SIR coil.