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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2005RELAY AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSTEERING COLUMN SWITCHESSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2005 Saturn Relay AWD

Removal Procedure

2005 Saturn Relay AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
    2. NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
  2. Install J 42640  to the steering column. See Special Tools .
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Shift Cable
    GM1539229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle shift cable (2) from the linear shift assembly ball stud (1).
  7. Remove the transaxle shift cable retaining clip (4).
  8. Remove the transaxle shift cable (3) from the shift cable bracket (5).
  9. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Upper Steering Column And Mounting Bolts
    GM305570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering column bolts.
  11. Remove the steering column nuts.
    12. NOTE: Once the steering column is removed from the car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.
  12. Remove the steering column.
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