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For 1990-2009 cars only

Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 293245  Size: SH
  3. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column into the "UP" position.

  4. Object Number: 293248  Size: SH
  5. Remove the tilt spring (1) by performing the following steps:
  6. 3.1. Pry the tilt spring (1) up until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
    3.2. Secure the tilt spring (1). Continue prying until the tilt spring (1) disengages from the post on the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column tilt head assembly (3).

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