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Installation Procedure

  1. If you are replacing the steering wheel, copy the match marks from the old steering wheel to the new steering wheel.
  2. Verify the front tires have not moved since the removal of the steering wheel.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Steering Wheel
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  3. Verify the green indexing tab (3) on the SIR coil is aligned with the window in the coil casing. The green tab indicates the coil is locked in the centralized position.
  4. Align the match marks on the steering wheel and on the steering shaft.
  5. Install the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
  6. Clean the threads on the steering wheel bolt (2) and on the steering shaft.
  7. Apply LOCTITE 242, or equivalent, to the steering wheel bolt.
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the bolt to the steering wheel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  9. Connect the horn connector and install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  10. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
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