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Installation Procedure

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  1. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.
    Fig 1: Tilting Column To UP Position
    G01597224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the spring guide (1) into the tilt spring (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Spring Guide Into Tilt Spring
    G01597225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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).
  4. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT   .
  5. 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
    G01597226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.