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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 676 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

    Important:  Put the steering column in the CENTER position.

  2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement  .
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement  .
  4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement  .
  5. Put the steering column and J 41352  into a vise.
  6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection  .
    Fig 1: Putting Steering Column & Holding Fixture Into Vise
    G01490111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Pan Head Tapping Screws From Lower Trim Cover
    G01490112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
  9. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
  10. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
    Fig 3: Tilting Lower Trim Cover Down
    G01490113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
    Fig 4: Removing Trim Cover Protector From Lower Trim Cover
    G01490114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
  13. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 5: Removing Upper Trim Cover & Screws
    G01490115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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