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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column Retaining Bolt
    GM754894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the retaining bolt that secures the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Steering Column
    GM754994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering column.
  4. Install the steering column mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
  6. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  7. Install the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  8. Raise the vehicle.
  9. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
  10. Install the retaining bolt that secures the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

  11. Lower the vehicle.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640  from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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