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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    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 the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure in this section.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Remove the steering column only if:
    • The steering column requires replacement.
    • The steering and the ignition lock housing require replacement.
    • Another operation requires the removal of the steering column.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and let the vehicle sit for 1 minute to deactivate the air bag.
  2. Remove the turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement  in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Remove the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in Wiper/Washer System.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Lower Instrument Trim Panel & Screws
    GM1248379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lower instrument trim panel by removing the screws.
  5. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.
    6. Fig 2: Air Bag Electrical Connections
    GM1248390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the air bag electrical connections.
    7. Fig 3: Key Interlock Solenoid & Screws
    GM1248391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the key interlock solenoid screws and the key interlock solenoid. Do not drop the key interlock solenoid spring.
    8. Fig 4: Key Reminder Switch & Screws
    GM1248393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the key reminder switch screws and the key reminder switch.
    9. Fig 5: Ignition Switch Electrical Connection
    GM1248394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connection.
    10. Fig 6: Pinch Bolt & Upper Steering Shaft Coupling Flange
    GM1248315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Adjust the steering to the straight-ahead position.
  11. Remove the pinch bolt from the upper steering shaft coupling flange.
    12. Fig 7: Steering Column Jacket, Assembly Rear Bracket & Nuts
    GM1248395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the nut holding the steering column jacket assembly rear bracket.
    13. Fig 8: Steering Column Assembly, Steering Shaft Flange & Nuts
    GM1248396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the nuts holding the steering column jacket assembly front bracket.
  14. Guide the steering column assembly out of the steering shaft flange and carefully lay down the assembly.
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