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Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle

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  1. Lubricate the tilt spring with synthetic grease.
  2. Install the spring guide into the tilt spring.
    Fig 1: Installing Spring Guide Into Tilt Spring
    G01673206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to TILT SPRING CAUTION .
  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. 3.1. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
    2. 3.2. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
  4. Remove the tilt lever.
  5. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  6. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
    Fig 2: Installing Tilt Spring
    G01673207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.