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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Remove the steering column wiring harness tie straps (1,2).

Fig 1: Steering Column Wiring Harness Tie Straps

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Disconnect the module electrical connectors (2).

Fig 2: Module Electrical Connectors

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IMPORTANT: Note the direction that the steering column wiring harness is routed for re-installation.

Open the wire harness shield (1) at the lower steering column and remove the wire harness (2).

Fig 3: Wire Harness & Shield

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Disconnect the electrical connectors (1,3) from the windshield wiper and washer switch.

Fig 4: Electrical Connectors & Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

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Depress the locking tab (2) on the windshield wiper and washer switch (1) and remove the switch from the steering column.

Fig 5: Locking Tab & Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

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