Tilt Wheel Spring

REMOVAL
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System.
2. Two pan head tapping screws (13) from lower shroud (28).
3. Lower shroud (28).
^ Tilt shroud (28) down and slide back to disengage locking tabs.
4. Tilt column to "UP" position.

WARNING: The tilt spring (20) and spring guide (21) are under pressure and could become a projectile. During removal and installation secure spring with locking pliers. Exercise caution when removing or installing spring and guide, as bodily injury may result.

5. Tilt spring (20).
A. Pry spring (20) up until a bulge occurs and most spring tension is removed.
B. Secure spring (20) with locking pliers and continue prying until spring disengages from post on steering column support assembly (57) and steering column tilt head assembly (26).
6. Spring guide (21) from tilt spring (20).

INSTALLATION
Install or connect the following:
1. Spring guide (21) to tilt spring (20).
2. Tilt spring (20) with guide (21).
A. Spring (20) to post on steering column support assembly (57).
B. Secure spring (20) with locking pliers.
C. With end of spring (20) on post pull on center of spring (20) while pushing guide end to post on steering column tilt head assembly (26).
D. With both ends installed to post, push spring (20) into position.
3. Lower shroud (28).
^ Ensure that slots on lower shroud (28) engage with tabs on upper shroud (10).
^ Tilt lower shroud up and snap shrouds together.
4. Two pan head tapping screws (13) to lower shroud (28).
^ Tighten screws (13) to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
5. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR system.