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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Wheel Module Coil
    GM1724858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Hatchback) or Steering Wheel Replacement (Notchback) .
  3. Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers, and remove the covers.
  4. Remove the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
  5. Disconnect the driver air bag, and horn connectors from the lower steering column.
  6. Remove the screws (1) and discard them.
  7. Remove the clock spring (2) from the steering shaft.