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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 542 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: TORX® Head Screws, Lower Trim Cover & Driver Knee Bolster Trim Panel
    GM95692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the lower trim cover.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers
    GM328807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Perform the following steps to remove the lower trim cover:
    1. Tilt the trim cover down.
    2. Slide the lower trim cover back to disengage from the upper trim cover.
    7. Fig 3: TORX® Head Screws & Upper Trim Cover
    GM323848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
  8. Remove the upper trim cover (1).
RENDER: 1.0x

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