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Installation Procedure

GM4848521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Steering Column (1) - Install
    Fig 1: Steering Column Nuts With Tightening Sequence
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    NOTE:

    Support the steering column while installing the steering column nuts.

  2. Steering Column Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten [4x]
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Steering Column Nut (1) - Tighten in sequence [4x] 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
  4. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
    GM4644471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Align the relationship marks made between the steering column and the upper intermediate steering shaft (2) during removal.
  6. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Steering Column - Install - Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement 
    GM4421183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    The anti-rotation pin must be removed from the steering column before installing the steering wheel. Ensure that the steering wheel bolt is torqued to specification during steering wheel installation. Over torquing the steering wheel bolt can result in damage to the steering column rivets which will disable the telescoping mechanism. If the steering column rivets are damaged, a new steering column must be installed.

  7. Remove the device used to prevent steering column rotation.
  8. Steering Wheel (2) - Install - Steering Wheel Replacement 
    GM4644466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Install - Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
    GM4644465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Instrument Panel Lower Airbag bracket (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Bracket Replacement
    GM4644464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement
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  12. Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1) - Install - Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement 
    GM4644469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Driver Monitoring System Camera (1) - Install - Driver Monitoring System Camera Replacement
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  14. Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) - Install - Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement (Without Driver Monitoring System Camera)  or Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement (With Driver Monitoring System Camera) 
  15. If equipped, install the fuse for the steering column lock control module. The fuse is found in the instrument panel fuse block and is labeled ESCL. Refer to: Electrical Center Identification Views
  16. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  17. { If equipped } Program the steering column lock control module. Control Module References
  18. Center the steering angle sensor. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering (without UKL)Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering (with UKL)
  19. If battery was disconnected for steering column replacement, wait for all modules to fall asleep. This can be done by closing all vehicle closures (doors, trunk, hood) and waiting for three minutes without actuating any vehicle functions or pushing any buttons.
  20. Perform functionality check of tilt and telescoping features.