The 2007 and up Avalanche, Escalade, Trailblazer, and other GM trucks changed the design of the bottom of the steering shaft. For no discernible reason, it has a horseshoe cup at the bottom of the shaft that prevents just sliding the old sensor off and putting the new one on like in 2006 and previous models. Therefore the entire steering column has to come out of the truck which is, to say, highly annoying.
Disconnect battery and ground negative lead cable to the frame or leave disconnected for 10 minute to discharge ABS system.
Pull steering wheel ABS cover - 2 small alan wrench holes on either side of the airbag, spring-loaded, pull gently while turning the wrench.
Disconnect both airbag clips (don't lose the retaining clips!) and remove airbag.
Remove lower plastic knee trim (where your knee or shin would touch at the bottom of the kick panel).
Disconnect all steering shaft electrical connectors - there's quite a few.
Under steering column, unbolt upper driveshaft 15mm nut.
Remove 4 16mm steering wheel nuts.
Pull steering wheel out of car, lay on bench.
Remove steering wheel shaft upper protective sleeve (the part that has the horseshoe end shape that prevents the SWPS from sliding off when you're trying to remove it that serves no useful purpose except to turn a 15 minute job into an hour and a half of irritation).
Gently unclip 3 retaining clips of SWPS rear cover (4 o'clock, 7 o'clock, and 12 o'clock on the shaft), slide off, then get a screwdriver in behind the old sensor and gently move it backwards a little so you can get your fingers on it, then slide it off.
Put new sensor on exactly the way the old one was on. Note, DO NOT remove pin until this assembly is back in the car and connected to the electrical harness.
Slide SWPS cover back onto shaft but do not clip into place.
Put steering wheel back in car, connect all bolts and wire harnesses.
Remove pin.
Re-install plastic cover.
Start car, drive to dealership, hook up to Tech 2 and have them run the full SWPS re-learn procedure, which they will probably charge you an hour of labor for anyway, then take your half hour of saved labor money and go buy yourself lunch.
Alternately, save several hours of cursing, make a turkey sandwhich at home to save eating out lunch costs, and let dealer do the whole thing.
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Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
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The steering column
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The intermediate shaft
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The steering gear
After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
1
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
Procedure
Remove the steering column boot seal in order to access the intermediate steering shaft bolt.
2
Intermediate Steering Shaft Nut
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
47 N?·m (35 lb ft)
3
Intermediate Steering Shaft
Tip
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If necessary, scribe location marks between the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft and the steering gear to mark their alignment before removing.
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If replacing the intermediate steering shaft, transfer any scribe marks from the old one to the new one.
Callout
Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
?€¢
The steering column
?€¢
The intermediate shaft
?€¢
The steering gear
After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedures
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