Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
| • | Unnecessary SIR system repairs |
| • | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. |
| • | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. |
- Disable the inflatable
restraint steering wheel module. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
.
- Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.
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.
- 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
steps:
| 4.1. | Pry up the tilt spring (1) until a bulge occurs and most
of the tilt spring tension is removed. |
| 4.2. | Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers. |
| 4.3. | 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 post on the steering column tilt head assembly (3). |
- Remove the spring guide (1)
from the tilt spring (2).
