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Steering Column Control Module: Installation: Assembly

Fig 1: RIGHT - STALK ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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  1. Connect the right stalk electrical connector.
    Fig 2: RIGHT - STALK RETAINING SCREW
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  2. Slide the right stalk into the groove and install the one retaining screw.
    Fig 3: LEFT - STALK ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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  3. Connect the left stalk switch electrical connector.
    Fig 4: LEFT - STALK RETAINING SCREW
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  4. Install the left stalk switch retaining screw.
Fig 5: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH MOUNTING
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  1. Position the SCCM (3) over the steering column shaft (2).
  2. Install the three screws (1).
    Fig 6: SCCM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
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  3. Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the instrument panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed. Then check that the connectors, locking tabs are properly engaged.
  4. Install steering column shrouds (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/UPPER SHROUD - INSTALLATION) . Be sure all wires are inside of shrouds.
  5. Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clockspring (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL - INSTALLATION) . Pull the airbag leads through the larger slot. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
    NOTE: There is a small wire harness in the steering wheel and it contains the horn circuits and speed control circuits.
  6. Connect the speed control and horn wire connector into the clockspring.
  7. Pull the grenade pin out of the clockspring.
  8. Install the driver airbag, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION)
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) and (Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) . Personal injury or death may result if the system test is not performed first.