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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the steering column assembly (2) into the vehicle and insert the lower steering shaft assembly into the upper coupling of the intermediate shaft.
  2. Install the cross car locating bushing (1) on the right hand mounting stud.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the upper steering column bracket nuts to the upper reinforcement assembly (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper steering column bracket nuts to 24 N.m (17 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Upper Steering Column Bracket Nuts
    G01727568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the lower steering column support plate (1) nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower steering column support plate nuts to 24 N.m (17 lb ft).

  5. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling of the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Steering Column Support Plate Nuts
    G01727569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the upper coupling bolt.

    Tighten 

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

  7. Connect all the electrical connectors to the instrument panel wiring harness.
  8. Remove J 42640  from the steering column.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper Coupling Bolt
    G01727570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the driver knee bolster bracket (1). Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE & KNEE BOLSTER PANEL .
  10. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE & KNEE BOLSTER PANEL .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
    Fig 4: Installing Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Bolts
    G01727571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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