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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Column Upper Trim Cover
    GM4581185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to separate the steering column upper trim cover (1) from the steering column lower trim cover.
  2. Position the steering column upper trim (1) cover out of the way.
  3. Fig 2: Steering Column Lower Trim Cover
    GM4583373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1). Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Equinox)Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Terrain)
  5. With the wheels of the vehicle in the straight ahead position, LOCK the steering column.
  6. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Knee Bolster
    GM4583374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Equinox)Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Terrain)
  8. Fig 4: Left Side Floor Front Air Outlet Duct
    GM4593214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (2). Refer to Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
  10. Fig 5: Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM4583376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Steering Column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Equinox)Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Terrain)
  12. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors as necessary.
  13. Fig 6: Steering Column
    GM4582859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove Steering Column (1). Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Equinox)Steering Column Replacement (Terrain)
  15. Fig 7: Brake And Accelerator Pedal Assembly
    GM4003396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the brake pedal assembly (1). Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement
  17. Fig 8: Mode Control Cam Actuator
    GM3825695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove Mode Valve Actuator (2). Refer to Mode Valve Actuator Replacement 
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  20. Fig 9: Heater And Air Conditioning Mode Control Cam Cover And Bolts
    GM3825692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module is shown out of the vehicle for clarity.

  21. Remove Heater and Air Conditioning Mode Control Cam Cover Bolt (1) (Qty: 3)
  22. Remove Heater and Air Conditioning Mode Control Cam Cover (2)
  23. Fig 10: Mode Control Cam
    GM3825691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Remove Mode Control Cam (1)
  25. Remove Mode Control Cam (2)
  26. Remove Defroster Valve Lever (3)
  27. Remove Mode Valve Lever (4)