GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
  1. Remove the upper cover and the lower cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 372361  Size: SH
  3. Use the tilt lever in order to tilt the column to the UP position.

  4. Object Number: 293248  Size: SH

    Caution
    The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure and could become a projectile. During the disassembly and assembly procedures, secure the tilt spring. Exercise caution when removing or installing the tilt spring and the spring guide, as bodily injury may result.

    3.1. Pry the tilt spring up until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
    3.2. Secure the tilt spring and continue prying until the tilt spring disengages from the post on the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column tilt head assembly (3).
    3.3. Remove the tilt spring (1).

    Object Number: 293249  Size: SH
  5. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).