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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 07:06 PM
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Tilt wheel lever removal

Does anyone know how to remove the tilt wheel lever. I need to replace the trim piece under it. Thanks
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 07:21 PM
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Re: Tilt wheel lever removal

Theoretically, it just unscrews. However, on one of my cars, after several methods and cuss words, even vice grips won't rotate it. When you've gotten to the point of vice grips (and a rag) and it still won't turn? It's not coming out, ever.
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 08:30 PM
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Re: Tilt wheel lever removal

They have lock tite on them, and some are a real PIA to get out. Vise Grips and rag, sometimes no rag, if you can get it out you can repaint it..
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 09:44 PM
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Re: Tilt wheel lever removal

Bend a 90* turn in it, that'll give you the leverage to get it out. Then get one from one of the three dozen junk Fieros behind your roommate's shop.

Hey, it worked for me.
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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 01:47 PM
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Re: Tilt wheel lever removal

Check www.steeringcolumnservices.com for DIY diagrams/parts/instructions for steering column service.
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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 02:32 PM
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Re: Tilt wheel lever removal

The one in my '83 came out effortlessly...
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