- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
.
- Use the tilt lever to tilt the column
in the UP position.
- Remove the tilt spring (1).
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 with locking pliers and continue prying
until the tilt spring disengages from the post of the steering column support
assembly (3). |
- Remove the spring guide (1) from
the tilt spring (2).