G6 V6-3.9L (2009)
Tilt Wheel Handle: Customer Interest
Steering - Tilt Wheel Release Lever Inoperative/Broken
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 09-02-35-006
Date: August 11, 2009
Subject: Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Inoperative/Broken (Replace Tilt Wheel Release Lever Kit and/or Release Lever Retainer (Tilt
Teeth))
Models:
2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
2005-2009 Pontiac G6
2007-2009 Saturn AURA
Condition
Some customers may comment that the steering column tilt wheel release lever is inoperative or broken.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the internal tilt lever mechanisms, or the tilt teeth retainers on the steering column, becoming worn or damaged. This
condition may lead to a higher than intended level of force being applied to the tilt wheel release lever and resulting in damage.
Correction
Important
Shown in two positions above, the steering column tilt teeth retainer (1) has now been released as a separate service part. If found damaged or
broken during a tilt wheel release lever kit replacement, it can be serviced separately and no longer requires a steering column replacement.
If you encounter a vehicle with an inoperative tilt wheel release lever mechanism and/or broken tilt wheel release lever, complete the following:
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Inspect the steering column tilt wheel release mechanism components along with the tilt teeth retainers (left side shown above) for any broken
