Installation Procedure
Position the steering column in the vehicle. (1)
- WARNING:
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.
CAUTION:Refer to Fastener Caution .
Steering Column Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Steering Column - Install - Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Electrical Connector (1) @ Steering Column - Install and tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- {If equipped, connect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector}.
- Install the wiring harness retaining pin at the bottom of the steering column.
Transmission shift cable (1) @ Steering Column - Connect
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster - Install - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Right Side)
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Remove the CH-42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin (1) from the steering column lower access hole.