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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column Retaining Bolt
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  1. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. 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).

  4. Fig 2: View Of Steering Column
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  5. Install the steering column.
  6. Install the steering column mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  7. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
  8. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
  9. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  10. Raise the vehicle.
  11. Install the intermediate shaft - upper to the intermediate shaft - center.
  12. 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).

  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Fig 3: Identifying J 42640
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  15. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640  from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .