Contact Assembly (CLOCKSPRING): Installation

1. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Ensure steering shaft alignment mark is at 12 o'clock position. Install contact assembly.
2. If installing original contact assembly, remove tape from contact assembly. If installing NEW contact assembly, remove plastic locking insert.
3. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Torque bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Connect battery cables. Check AIR BAG light for system faults.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Column Shift)

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Floor Shift)

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