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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Support Screws
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Install the steering column support and secure the support using 4 support screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    2. Fig 2: View Of Dampener Screws
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  2. Install two TORX® screws into the dampener.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

    3. Fig 3: Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
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    IMPORTANT: Use the alignment marks from the disassemble procedure. Failure to assemble properly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
  3. Apply GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) to the race and upper shaft assembly.
  4. Align the marks on the race and upper shaft assembly with the lower shaft assembly.
  5. Install the lower shaft assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Tilt Head Assembly & Steering Shaft Assembly
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  6. Install the steering shaft assembly (2) into the tilt head assembly (1).
    7. Fig 5: View Of Tilt Head Assembly, Steering Column Support Assembly & Steering Shaft (Power Tilt\Telescope, Floor Shift)
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  7. Install the tilt head assembly (1) and the steering shaft assembly (3) into the jacket assembly (2).
    8. Fig 6: View Of Lead Screw
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  8. Install the lead screw.
    9. Fig 7: View Of Pivot Pins (Power Tilt\Telescope, Floor Shift)
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  9. Lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516).

    Install the 2 pivot pins onto the steering column support assembly.

    10. Fig 8: View Of Lower Shield Assembly
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  10. Align and snap the lower shield assembly onto the steering column.
    11. Fig 9: View Of Gearshift & Tilt Motor Bracket & Screw (Power Tilt\Telescope, Floor Shift)
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  11. Install the bracket.
  12. Install one TORX® head screw to the bottom of the gearshift and tilt motor bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    13. Fig 10: View Of Lower Steering Column Components (Power Tilt\Telescope, Floor Shift)
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  13. Install the following components:
    1. The steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .
    2. The sensor locator (2)
    3. The sensor retainer (3)
    4. The steering shaft seal (4)
    5. The boot seal (5)
    14. Fig 11: View Of Control Module & Screw (Power Tilt\Telescope, Floor Shift)
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  14. Slide the control module into position.
  15. Install one retaining screw.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    16. CAUTION: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.
  16. Install the tilt drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Tilt Motor Replacement .
  17. Install the telescope drive motor assembly and cable only. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement .
  18. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  19. Install the wire harness assembly only. Refer to Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly Replacement .
  20. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  21. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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