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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column
    GM1372003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering column to the vehicle.
  2. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.
    1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol, or equivalent, and allow to dry.
    3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the steering column mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  5. Install the upper intermediate shaft to steering column retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  6. Connect the steering column electrical connector.
  7. Fig 2: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  10. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640  from the lower trim cover access hole. See Special Tools .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.