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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Column Brackets Retaining Nuts
    GM2736148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:

    • Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
    • Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Position the steering column in the vehicle.
  2. Install the steering column nuts and tighten the bottom nuts first and then upper nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Upper Shaft To Steering Column Nut Bolt
    GM748880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the upper steering shaft (2) to the steering column.
  4. Install the upper steering shaft nut and bolt (1) and tighten the bolt to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
  5. Install the wiring harness retaining pin to the bottom of the steering column.
  6. Connect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
    7. Fig 3: Steering Column Electrical Connector
    GM2736146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Connect the steering column electrical connector (1) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    8. Fig 4: Transmission Shift Cable & Column
    GM748882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Connect the transmission shift cable (1) to the steering column.
  9. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    11. Fig 5: Steering Wheel Lock Tool
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the J 42640  anti-rotation pin (1) from the steering column lower access hole.
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