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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Improper alignment of the steering wheel to the steering column shaft will cause vehicle damage. In order to prevent vehicle damage, ensure that the steering wheel is properly indexed to the steering column before tightening the steering wheel nut.
  1. If installing a replacement steering wheel perform the following:
    1. Ensure the front wheels are set in the straight-ahead position.
      2. Fig 1: Aligning Steering Wheel
      GM1390003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. Position the steering wheel near the steering shaft with the arrow (1) at 12 o'clock.
    3. Ensure that proper tooth (2) alignment to the steering wheel and the steering shaft has been achieved.
  2. If installing the original steering wheel perform the following:
    1. Position the steering wheel to the steering column.
    2. Align the marks made during the removal of the steering wheel.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Steering Wheel Electrical Connectors
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  3. Push the steering wheel onto the steering shaft.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the steering wheel nut (2) to the steering shaft.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  5. Unlock the steering column by removing the J 42640  from the lower trim cover access hole. See Special Tools .
  6. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
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