Installation Procedure
CAUTION:
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.
- Remove the steering column from J 41352 .
- Install the steering column (3) to the vehicle.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
- Tighten the lower mounting bolts (4) to the steering column (3).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the upper mounting bolts (1) to the steering column (3).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Chevrolet) or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Pontiac) .
- Connect the electrical connectors to the steering column (3).
- Install the upper pinch bolt for the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
- Connect the negative battery cable.