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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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  2. Install the tilt lever onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  3. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Tilt Spring, Steering Column Support Assembly, & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    GM293248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure. The tilt spring and the spring guide may become a projectile. Secure the spring with locking pliers during removal. Secure the spring with locking pliers during installation. Bodily injury may result during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide. Always use caution during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide.
  4. Remove the steering column tilt spring (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and from the steering column tilt head assembly (3) by using the following procedure:
    1. Pry up the steering column tilt spring (1) until a bulge occurs and most of the tension is removed.
    2. Secure the steering column tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
    3. Continue prying up the steering column tilt spring (1) until it disengages from the post on the steering column support assembly (2) and from the steering column tilt head assembly (3).
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Spring Guide Components
    GM293249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the steering column tilt spring guide (1) from the steering column tilt spring (2).
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