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Installation Procedure

  1. Verify the front tires and wheels have not moved since the removal of the steering column.
  2. If you are replacing the steering column, place match marks on the new steering column in the same positions as on the old steering column.
  3. Install the steering column (3) to the cowl (2) and to the upper bracket so that the boss of the steering column lower seal (1) projects through the cowl into the engine compartment.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column To Cowl
    G01469263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
    • Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
    • Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Tighten the 4 lower bolts that retain the column to the cowl (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  5. Tighten the 2 upper bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Bolts
    G01469264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Align the match marks (2) on the following components:
    • The lower steering shaft (4)
    • The steering shaft coupling (1)
    • The steering column shaft (3)
    Fig 3: Aligning Match Marks On Lower Steering Shaft And Steering Column Shaft
    G01469265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Loosen the bolt (3) on the steering shaft coupling and move the steering shaft coupling up over the steering column shaft (2).
  8. Install the bolt(1).
  9. Tighten the 2 steering shaft coupling bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 4: Installing Bolt On Column Side Of Steering Shaft Coupling
    G01469266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If necessary, install the steering column lock and ignition switch cylinder. Refer to STEERING COLUMN LOCK AND IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER REPLACEMENT   . 
  11. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, connect the park lock cable (2) to the steering column lock and ignition switch cylinder.
  12. Install the screw (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screw to 2.2 N.m (19.5 lb in).

    Fig 5: Installing Park Lock Cable
    G01469267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If you are reinstalling the old inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, complete the following steps:
    1. 13.1. Unlock the steering column.
    2. 13.2. Move the front tires and wheels to the straight ahead position.
    3. 13.3. Center the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL CENTERING  . 
    Fig 6: Removing Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Screws
    G01469268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If you are installing a new coil, install the turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch with the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (1). Refer to AIR BAG MODULES in SIR.
  15. Connect the connectors to the following components:
    • The inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil
    • The horn
    • The turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch
    • The ignition switch
  16. Install the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT  in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  17. If necessary, install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT   . 
  18. If necessary, install the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES in SIR.
  19. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT   . 
  20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
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