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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2004MONTANA VAN PASSENGERREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTILT SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2004 Pontiac Montana Van Passenger

Removal Procedure

2004 Pontiac Montana Van PassengerSECTION Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

Fig 1: Tilting Column To Up Position

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Install the tilt lever onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.

Fig 2: Removing Tilt Spring From Steering Column Support Assembly

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.