Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Using Tilt Lever For Lifting Up To Column
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Install the spring guide into the tilt spring.

Fig 2: Installing Spring Guide Into Tilt Spring
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Fig 3: Installing Tilt Spring Into Steering Column Support Assembly & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly

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Fig 4: Tilt Head Housing & Steering Shaft

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Install the tilt head onto the steering shaft.
Install the tilt head housing and steering shaft as an assembly. Refer to Fig 1 or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Standard) or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard) .

Fig 1: Tilt Head Housing & Steering Shaft
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Important: The switch mounting bracket must be pressed firmly against the steering column tilt head.
Slide the turn signal switch housing onto the steering column shaft assembly.
Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly. Refer to TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM AND UPPER BEARING THRUST WASHER .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.