Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Tilting Column To Up Position

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

Fig 2: Spring Guide & Tilt Spring

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Install the spring guide into the tilt spring.

Fig 3: View Of Tilt Spring, Steering Column Support Assembly, & Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly

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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.

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 .
Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) .