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Installation Procedure

  1. GM5238418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Column (1) - Install

    2. NOTE:

    Support the steering column while installing the steering column nuts.

  2. Steering Column Nut (2) - Install and hand tighten [4x]
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Nuts With Tightening Sequence
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Steering Column Nut (1) - Tighten in sequence [4x] 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

  4. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
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    Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Steering Column - Install - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement 

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    Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement

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    Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (2) - Install - Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side

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    Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (2) - Install - Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement 

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    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.

    Remove the device used to prevent steering column rotation.

  10. Steering Wheel (2) - Install - Steering Wheel Replacement 
  11. 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. Electrical Center Identification Views (1 Of 2) , or Electrical Center Identification Views (2 Of 2)
  12. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  13. Program the steering column lock control module. Control Module References
  14. Center the steering angle sensor. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering
  15. 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.
  16. Perform functionality check of tilt and telescoping features.
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