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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Column Mounting Nuts
    GM2910043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The upper intermediate steering shaft will not disengage from the steering column entirely until the steering column is removed from the vehicle. When installing the steering column, align the upper intermediate steering shaft with the steering column shaft while positioning the steering column in the vehicle.

  1. Position the steering column (2) in the vehicle. Ensure the match marks on the upper intermediate steering shaft and steering column are aligned.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the steering column nuts (1) and tighten in the sequence shown to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  3. Connect all electrical connectors.
    4. Fig 2: Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
    GM3309027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Fully connect the upper intermediate steering shaft (2) to the steering column.
  5. Before continuing, ensure the bearings in the intermediate steering shaft boots are positioned correctly and moving freely.
  6. Clean the threads of the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and apply NEW thread locking adhesive.
  7. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and use the following guidelines to tighten:
    • If equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), with or without steering column locking (ULS), tighten the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
    • If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD/F46) and steering column locking (ULS), tighten the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
    • If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD/F46) and without steering column locking (ULS), tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  8. Release the steering wheel from the method that was used to minimize movement.
    9. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Outer Deflector
    GM2826737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement (2). Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
    10. Fig 4: Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
    GM2809744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the windshield wiper and washer switch (1). Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
    11. Fig 5: Turn Signal Switch
    GM2809749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the turn signal switch (1). Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
    12. Fig 6: Steering Column Lower Trim Cover
    GM2815559Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the steering column lower trim cover (2). Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement .
    13. Fig 7: Steering Column Upper Trim Cover
    GM3136501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the steering column upper trim cover (2). Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .
  14. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  15. If equipped with steering column locking (ULS), program and set up the steering column lock control module. Refer to Control Module References .
  16. Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering .
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