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Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)

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  1. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)  or Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)  .
  2. Use the tilt knob to tilt the column to the UP position.
    Fig 1: Tilt Knob
    G01720371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  3. 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. 3.1. Pry up the tilt spring (1) until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
    2. 3.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
    3. 3.3. 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).
      4. Fig 2: Tilt Spring
      G01720372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).
Fig 3: Spring Guide
G01720373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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