Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View of Steering Column Tilt Spring

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Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
1	Steering Column 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. Procedure Pry up the steering column tilt spring until a bulge occurs and most of the tension is removed. Secure the steering column tilt spring with locking pliers Continue prying up the tilt spring until the steering column tilt spring disengages from the posts on the steering column and the steering column tilt head. Transfer the steering column tilt guide if needed.

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Preliminary Procedure

Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

Steering Column 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.

Procedure

Pry up the steering column tilt spring until a bulge occurs and most of the tension is removed.
Secure the steering column tilt spring with locking pliers
Continue prying up the tilt spring until the steering column tilt spring disengages from the posts on the steering column and the steering column tilt head.
Transfer the steering column tilt guide if needed.