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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2007 🢒 H3 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 293245 Size: SH
  3. Tilt the steering column to the UP position.

    4. Object Number: 293248 Size: SH

    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. Remove the tilt spring (1) from the steering column housing support (2) and from the steering column tilt head housing (3) by using the following procedure:
    5. 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 housing support (2) and from the steering column tilt head housing (3).

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

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 293245 Size: SH
  1. Tilt the steering column to the UP position.

    2. Object Number: 293250 Size: SH
  2. Install the spring guide into the tilt spring.

    3. Object Number: 293251 Size: SH
  3. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column housing support (2) and onto the steering column tilt head housing by using the following procedure:
    4. 3.1. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column tilt head housing.
    3.2. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column housing support (2).
  4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .