Installation Procedure

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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: Spring Guide & Tilt Spring

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Install the spring guide into the tilt spring.

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.

Fig 3: Installing Tilt Spring Onto The Steering Column Support Assembly

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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 SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.