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Removal Procedure

    IMPORTANT: Ensure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Adjust the steering to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and let the vehicle sit for 1 minute to deactivate the air bag.
  3. Remove the switch levers. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement  and to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement .
  4. Remove the screws and the lower instrument trim panel.
  5. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  6. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  7. Remove the following components. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
    1. The key reminder switch screws
    2. The key reminder switch
    3. The key hole illumination screw
    4. The key hole illumination
    5. The ignition switch
    6. The ignition lock cylinder
    8. Fig 1: Upper Steering Shaft Coupling Flange
    GM1716080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the pinch bolt (1) from the upper steering shaft coupling flange.
    9. Fig 2: Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    GM1716083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts (3, 4) holding the steering column jacket assembly rear bracket.
    10. Fig 3: Steering Column Jacket Assembly Front Bracket Nuts
    GM1716084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the nuts (1, 2) holding the steering column jacket assembly front bracket.
  11. Guide the steering column assembly out of the steering shaft flange and carefully lay down the assembly.
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