Installation Procedure

Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.

Fig 1: Tilting Column To UP Position
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Install the spring guide (1) into the tilt spring (2).

Fig 2: Installing Spring Guide Into Tilt Spring
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Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column support assembly (2) and onto the steering column tilt head assembly by using the following procedure:
1. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
2. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.

Fig 3: Installing Tilt Spring Onto Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
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