Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Non-Telescoping Column

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	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.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
3. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column in 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.

4. Perform the following steps to remove the tilt spring (1):

4.1.	Pry the tilt spring (1) up with a screwdriver until a bulge occurs. The spring tension is mostly removed.

4.2.	Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.

4.3.	Continue to pry until the tilt spring (1) disengages from the post on the steering column support (2) and the steering column tilt head assembly (3).




5. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).

Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping Column

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	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.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
3. Tilt the column in 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.

4. Perform the following steps to remove the tilt spring (1):

4.1.	Pry the tilt spring (1) up with a screwdriver until a bulge occurs. The spring tension is mostly removed.

4.2.	Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.

4.3.	Continue to pry until the tilt spring (1) disengages from the post on the steering column support (2) and the steering column tilt head assembly (3).




5. Remove the spring guide from the tilt spring.