Installation Procedure
Steering Column (1) - Install
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NOTE:
Support the steering column while installing the steering column nuts.
Steering Column Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten [4x]
- Steering Column Nut (1) - Tighten in sequence [4x] 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
- Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
Align the relationship marks made between the steering column and the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) during removal.
- Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Steering Column - Install - Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (2) - Install - Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1) - Install - Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (N38) , or Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (N37)
- CAUTION:
The anti-rotation pin must be removed from the steering column before installing the steering wheel. Ensure that the steering wheel bolt is torqued to specification during steering wheel installation. Over torquing the steering wheel bolt can result in damage to the steering column rivets which will disable the telescoping mechanism. If the steering column rivets are damaged, a new steering column must be installed.
Remove the device used to prevent steering column rotation.
- Steering Wheel (2) - Install - Steering Wheel Replacement
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Center the steering angle sensor. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering
- If battery was disconnected for steering column install, wait for all modules to fall asleep. This can be done by closing all vehicle closures (doors, trunk, hood) and waiting for three minutes without actuating any vehicle functions or pushing any buttons.
- Perform functionality check of tilt and telescoping features.
Refer to Fastener Caution .