Tilt Lever Release Knob - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds, Steering Column Shroud - Removal.




3. Remove the multi-function switch mounting bracket upper retaining screw (2).





4. Disconnect the clockspring connectors (1).
5. If equipped, disconnect the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) harness routing retainer (2) and connector (3).
6. If equipped, disconnect the adjustable pedals switch connector (5).
7. Remove the multi-function switch mounting bracket lower retaining screw (4).





8. Carefully pull the multi-function switch mounting bracket (2) toward the steering wheel (1) to gain access to the tilt release lever screws (3).
9. Remove the tilt release lever screws (3).






NOTE: The release cam linkage (3) is tabbed to lock into the release cam (1) after installation.

10. Remove the tilt release lever/cam linkage from the steering column by rotating the tilt release lever (4) down (clockwise) to align the linkage tabs with the rectangular hole (2) of the cam (1) and pull out.






NOTE: A new tilt release lever (1) includes a pre-loaded spring (3) and the linkage.

11. If the tilt release lever (1) is to be reinstalled on the column, reload the spring (3) against the tab (2) as shown.