Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.

Fig 1: Tilting Column To Up Position
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Fig 2: Removing Tilt Spring From Steering Column Support Assembly

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CAUTION: 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.

Remove one end of the tilt spring (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the other end from the steering column tilt head assembly (3) by using the following procedure:
1. Pry up the tilt spring (1) until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
3. Continue prying up the tilt spring (1) until the tilt spring disengages from the post on the steering column support assembly (2) and from the steering column tilt head assembly (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Guide Components

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Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).