Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Wave Washer

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If necessary, install the wave washer (1).

Fig 2: View Of Block Tooth Of Steering Shaft Assembly In 12 O'clock Position

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Align the block tooth on the steering shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.

Fig 3: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil

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IMPORTANT: A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil until installation is complete.

If installing the existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, the coil must be centered first. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering .
Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock or cam orientation plate (1).
Slide the steering wheel module coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
Remove and discard the centering tab from the coil.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Ring

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IMPORTANT: The retaining ring (1) must seat securely on the groove of the race and upper shaft assembly (2).

Install the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.

Fig 5: View Of Plastic Mounted Steering Column Bracket

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE COIL CAUTION .

If the steering wheel has PAD control, install the wire harness assembly. Refer to Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly Replacement .
Install the wire harness strap.
Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Install the steering wheel to the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .