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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Tilt Actuator Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 588844 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Remove the lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tilt actuator assembly.
  5. Remove the fasteners (3) from the tilt actuator assembly.
  6. Remove the tilt actuator assembly (2) from the steering column.
  7. Remove the potentiometer housing (1) from the tilt actuator assembly.

    8. Object Number: 588845 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the tilt cable from the tilt actuator assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 588845 Size: SH
  1. Install the black end of the tilt actuator cable assembly to the steering column.

    2. Object Number: 588844 Size: SH
  2. Install the potentiometer housing (1) to the tilt actuator assembly (2).
  3. Install the white end of the tilt actuator cable to the tilt actuator assembly.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the tilt actuator assembly and the retaining screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  5. Connect the electrical connector to the tilt actuator.
  6. Install the lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  7. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.