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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Bracket, Bolts & I/P Upper Support Beam
    GM95663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering column bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
  2. Install the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P upper support beam. Do NOT tighten the bolts.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Steering Column Bracket & Bolts
    GM95665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P lower support beam.

    Tighten:  Tighten all of the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: View Of Master Cylinder Push Rod To Clutch Pedal
    GM71474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the master cylinder push rod to the clutch pedal.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Cruise Control Release Switch, Bracket & Bolts
    GM71494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the cruise control release switch and bracket to the steering column bracket.
  6. Install the bracket bolts to the cruise control release switch.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bracket bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    7. Fig 5: View Of Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod
    GM174198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the brake booster nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  8. Connect the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal.
  9. Install the accelerator pedal assembly with accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.6L (LH2).
  10. Install the left windshield side garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  11. Install the steering column to the steering column bracket. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  12. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  13. Install the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
  14. Connect the negative battery cable and install the cable bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to the following procedures in SIR:
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