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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Nuts And Bolts
    GM1865310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following sequence MUST be followed. Make sure to hand tighten ONLY in the sequence specified and DO NOT apply any clamping force.
  1. Install the steering column to the vehicle and start the steering column nuts (3, 4) and bolts (1, 2) by hand using the following sequence:
    1. Place the steering column in place.
    2. Hand start the steering column nuts (3, 4).
    3. Hand start the steering column bolts (1, 2).
    4. Hold the steering column flush against the instrument panel carrier.
    5. Hand tighten steering column nut (3).
    6. Hand tighten steering column nut (4).
    7. Hand tighten steering column bolt (1).
    8. Hand tighten steering column bolt (2).
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: The following torque sequence MUST be followed.
  2. Tighten the steering column nuts (3, 4) and bolts (1, 2) in the following sequence:
    1. Tighten steering column nut (3).

      Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    2. Tighten steering column nut (4).

      Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    3. Tighten steering column bolt (1).

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    4. Tighten steering column bolt (2).

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Identifying Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM1853881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the intermediate steering shaft (2) and intermediate steering shaft bolt (1). Make sure the intermediate steering shaft upper seal (3) is seated correctly.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Support Brace
    GM1963962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If equipped, install the steering column lower support brace (2) and steering column lower support brace bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. Connect all electrical connectors as needed.
  6. Install the steering column housing cover bolts. Refer to Steering Column Housing Cover Replacement (Acadia) or Steering Column Housing Cover Replacement (Enclave) or Steering Column Housing Cover Replacement (Outlook) .
  7. Install the instrument panel trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement (Acadia) or Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement (Enclave) or Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement (Outlook) .
  8. Install the steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement (Acadia) or Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement (Enclave) or Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement (Outlook) .
  9. Install the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Outlook) .
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