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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 159 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTILT SPRING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the spring guide into the tilt spring.
    Fig 1: Installing Spring Guide Into Tilt Spring
    G01419215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Perform the following steps to install the tilt spring (1):
    1. 2.1. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
    2. 2.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
    3. 2.3. Push the guide end of the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column tilt head assembly.
    4. 2.4. Push the tilt spring (1) into position.
      5. Fig 2: Installing Tilt Spring
      G01419216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT (TELESCOPING)  or STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)  .
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
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