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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
NOTE: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
NOTE: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
  2. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using J 42640  .
    Fig 1: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the knee bolster deflector. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Steering Column .
  4. Remove the transfer case electronic control module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Floor Air Outlet Duct
    GM810840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) duct (3) and move out of the way.
  6. Remove the transfer case electronic control module bracket bolts and lower bracket out of the way.
  7. Disconnect the steering column electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the back of the fuse block.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Steering Column & Upper Intermediate Shaft
    GM731631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the intermediate shaft bolt from the steering column.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Steering Column Assembly
    GM731644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering column mounting nuts.
  11. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
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