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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Column Special Tool
    GM415301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the steering column from J 41352  . See Special Tools .
    2. Fig 2: Steering Column, Bracket & Nuts
    GM70116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the steering column assembly (2) into the vehicle and insert the lower steering shaft assembly into the upper coupling of the intermediate shaft.
  3. Install the cross car locating bushing (1) on the right hand mounting stud.
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the upper steering column bracket nuts to the upper reinforcement assembly (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: Lower Steering Column Support Plate & Nuts
    GM70120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the nuts to the lower steering column support plate (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  6. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling of the intermediate shaft.
    7. Fig 4: Steering Column, Upper Coupling & Bolt
    GM70106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the upper coupling bolt.

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

  8. Connect all the electrical connectors to the I/P wiring harness.
  9. Remove J 42640  from the steering column.
    10. Fig 5: Driver Knee Bolster Bracket
    GM95668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the driver knee bolster bracket (1). Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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