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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Before installation work affecting the airbag, follow the safety instructions for pyrotechnic systems.
  1. Lock steering
    1. Turn the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position.
    2. Pull out the ignition.
    3. Allow the steering lock to engage.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying 2 Clamp Bolts
    GM1937812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the footwell trim on the driver side. Remove the 2 clips.
    3. NOTE: Note the installation position of the clamp bolts.
  3. Remove the 2 clamp bolts (1, 2).
  4. Compress the intermediate shaft slightly and remove.
    5. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
    NOTE: Wait 1 minute for the capacitor to discharge.
  5. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    6. NOTE: The airbag module must not be forced open and must always be laid with the cushion side facing upwards.
  6. Remove the airbag module.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Wiring Harness Plug For The Horn And Bolt
    GM1937809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Separate the wiring harness plug (1) for the horn.
  8. Remove the steering wheel from steering the column assembly.
    • Remove the bolt (2).
    • Remove the steering wheel form the steering shaft.
  9. Remove the upper steering column trim.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Release 2 from the instrument.
  10. Remove the lower steering column trim.

    Remove the 3 bolts.

  11. Remove the column integration module (CIM) module.
    • Disconnect the wiring harness plug.
    • Remove the 3 bolts.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Rotary Knob
    GM1936976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: To release the light switch, press in the rotary knob (1) in position 0, move the pressed in knob to the center position (3), light switch unit (2) is released.
  12. Release the light switch.
  13. Remove the light switch.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Fuse And Secondary Fuse
    GM1936980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the wiring harness plug for the light switch.
    1. Disconnect the wiring harness plug.
    2. Press down on the secondary fuse (2).
    3. Remove the fuse (1).
  15. Remove the lower instrument panel padding trim.

    Remove the 4 bolts.

  16. Remove the wiring harness from the steering column assembly.
    • Remove the bolt.
    • Release the wiring harness from the holder.
    17. NOTE: Note the installation position of the locking pin on top of the steering column.
  17. Remove the steering column assembly from the steering crossmember.

    Remove the 3 bolts.

  18. Remove the steering/ignition lock from the steering column assembly.
    1. Turn the ignition lot to the Park position.
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the retaining clip.
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