Hummer H2. Manual - part 2161

TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT 

Removal Procedure 

Fig. 72: Using Tilt Lever To Tilt Column To Up Position 
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1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.  

2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .  

3. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position. 

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 73: Identifying Tilt Spring At Steering Column Support Assembly 
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4. Remove one end of the tilt spring (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and the other end 

from the steering column tilt head assembly (3) by using the following procedure: 

1. Pry up the tilt spring (1) until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed. 

CAUTION: The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure. The tilt 

spring and the spring guide may become a projectile. Secure the 
spring with locking pliers during removal. Secure the spring with 
locking pliers during installation. Bodily injury may result during 
removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide. 
Always use caution during removal and installation of the tilt spring 
and the spring guide.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

  

2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.  

3. Continue prying up the tilt spring (1) until the tilt spring disengages from the post on the steering 

column support assembly (2) and from the steering column tilt head assembly (3).  

Fig. 74: Spring Guide & Tilt Spring 
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5. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).  

Installation Procedure 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 75: Using Tilt Lever To Tilt Column To Up Position 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

1. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position. 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2