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Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.
    Fig 1: Tilting Column To UP Position
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    CAUTION: Refer to TILT SPRING CAUTION .
  4. Remove the 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. 4.1. Pry up the tilt spring (1) until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
    2. 4.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
    3. 4.3. 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 2: Removing Tilt Spring
      G01673204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Spring Guide From Tilt Spring
    G01673205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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