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Steering Column Replacement

Fig 1: Replacing Steering Column
GM1619729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPO LS4) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
  6. Remove the knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  7. Remove the intermediate shaft from the bottom of the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  8. Perform passkey relearn after the ignition lock cylinder has been replaced. Refer to Control Module References .
1 Steering Column Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2 Steering Column Nut (Qty: 2)
Procedure: 
Once all steering column bolts and nuts are started, torque the steering column bolts first.

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)
3 Steering Column

Procedure

  1. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
  2. Transfer any parts as needed.
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