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Steering Column: Removal

NOTE: Cover driver seat to protect seat trim.
  1. Disable the SIR system. (Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .)
  2. Remove SIR coil assembly. (Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY  .)
  3. Remove HVAC duct.
    4. Fig 1: Removing HVAC Duct
    G01956206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove knee bolster.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Knee Bolster
    G01956207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect connectors at wiper/washer switch and headlamp/turn switch.
  6. Disconnect ignition switch electrical connectors at left of steering column.
  7. Disconnect interlock solenoid electrical connector at right of steering column.
  8. Disconnect ignition switch connector at right of column.
    9. Fig 3: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Connector
    G01956208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove wiper/washer and headlamp/turn signal switch.
    10. Fig 4: Removing Wiper/Washer & Headlamp/Turn Signal Switch
    G01956209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove signal switch housing.
    11. Fig 5: Removing Signal Switch Housing
    G01956210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove upper intermediate shaft bolt and disconnect shaft from steering column.
    12. Fig 6: Removing Upper Intermediate Shaft
    G01956211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove steering column lower support bolt.
    NOTE: Behind the nut is a plastic locator for steering column. This piece will center steering column in front of driver in the event of an accident.
  13. Remove steering column upper support bolt and nut.
  14. Remove steering column from vehicle.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Column
    G01956212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The following steps are provided if replacing steering column.
  15. Position steering column in a vise at upper bracket. Using a centering punch, mark the center of shear bolts on lock cylinder housing assembly.
  16. Drill a small hole (1/8 in. drill bit) in shear bolts at center mark. Remove shear bolts with a screw extractor, and remove ignition module and housing from steering column.
    17. Fig 8: Drilling A Small Hole In Shear Bolts At Center Mark
    G01956213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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