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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

    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 SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .

    5. Object Number: 293251 Size: SH
  5. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column in the UP position.
  6. Remove the tilt spring (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 293250 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate tilt spring guide with synthetic grease.
  2. Install the tilt spring guide into the tilt spring.

    3. Object Number: 293251 Size: SH
  3. Install the tilt spring (1).
  4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  5. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.