- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to 
Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle 
.
 
- Use the tilt lever to tilt the column
in the UP position.
 
- Remove the tilt spring (1).
 
| 3.1.  | Pry the tilt spring up until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt
spring tension is removed. | 
 
| 3.2.  | Secure the tilt spring with locking pliers and continue prying
until the tilt spring disengages from the post of the steering column support
assembly (3). | 
 
- Remove the spring guide (1) from
the tilt spring (2).