Installation Procedure
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Install the retaining bolt that secures the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the steering column.
- Install the steering column mounting nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
- Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the intermediate shaft - upper to the intermediate shaft - center.
- Install the retaining bolt that secures the intermediate shaft - upper to the intermediate shaft - center.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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