Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

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-- Engage the steering column -1- in the assembly aids on the mounting bracket at the bottom -2- and at the top -3-.

-- Align the steering column -2- to the mounting bracket. Install the bolt -1- hand-tight.

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-- Install the right bracket for the knee airbag -3-.

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-- Install the bolts -1 and 2- hand-tight.

-- Install the left bracket for the knee airbag -3-.

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-- Install the bolts -1 and 2- hand-tight.

-- Tighten the bolts -1, 2, 3 and 4- one after the other to the tightening specification. 

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-- The flat side of the steering column -1- must be positioned on the flat side of the steering gear -2-. At the same time, the opening on the steering gear must align precisely with the hole for the bolt -arrows-.

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-- Install the universal joint -2- on the steering pinion in the opposite direction of the -arrow-.

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-- Install and tighten the new hex bolt -1-.

-- Fold the footwell trim panel -2- forward and secure it with the bolt -1-.

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Vehicles with Mechanical Ignition Lock

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-- Connect the connector -arrow- with the Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil -D2-.

-- Connect the connector -2-.

Vehicles with Electronic Ignition Lock

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-- Connect the connector -1-.

-- Clip the wire into the retainer on the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -arrow-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Install the steering column switch module. Refer to Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing .

-- Insert the lower wiring bracket -2- so that the tabs in the guide engage on the steering column.

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-- Insert the cable guide -1-. The tabs -arrows- must engage in the steering column.

-- Install the footwell vent under the steering column. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Install the knee airbag. Refer to Knee Airbags .

-- Install the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to Storage Compartments and Covers .

-- Install the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to Storage Compartments and Covers .

-- Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driver side airbag unit. Refer to Overview - Driver Side Airbag .

-- Perform a basic setting on the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .