Installation Procedure
Steering Column (1) @ Vehicle - Install
Steering Column Lower Support Bracket Bolt (1) - Hand tighten [2x]
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect [2x]
- Swing up the steering column to the correct position.
- CAUTION:
Steering Column Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Steering Column Lower Support Bracket Bolt (1) - Tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Vehicle - Install
- Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Steering Column Shaft - Connect
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
The recess of the fine tooth in the universal joint have to be precisely aligned to the recess of the fine tooth on the steering gear pinion. The bore in the universal joint have to be aligned to the groove on the steering gear pinion.
Intermediate Steering Shaft (3) @ Steering Gear Pinion Shaft - Connect
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Middle Bolt (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (2) - Install
- Front Floor Console Rear Air Duct Retainer (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) @ Instrument Panel Knee Bolster - Install
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Install
Turn Signal Switch Bracket (1) - Install
Turn Signal Switch (1) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket - Install
- Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch (2) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket - Install
- Secure the retaining tabs.
Ensure the steering wheel airbag coil (1) is CENTERED during installation. Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Centering
- Steering Wheel Airbag Coil (1) - Install
- Connect the electrical connector.
Steering Wheel (2) - Install
- If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (except GMNA) , or Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (GMNA)
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector.
- Install any connector position assurance (CPA) devices or secondary locks.
- Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Install
- Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Install the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Secure the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover in the opposite direction of the arrow.
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Program the electronic power steering control module. Control Module References
- Calibrate the steering angle sensor. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering
The recess of the fine tooth in the universal joint have to be precisely aligned to the recess of the fine tooth on the steering column shaft. The bore in the universal joint have to be aligned to the groove on the steering column shaft.