Installation Procedure
Steering Column Telescope Actuator Motor (1) - Install
- CAUTION:
Steering Column Telescope Actuator Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Steering Column Tilt Wheel Actuator Motor (1) - Install
Steering Column Tilt Wheel Actuator Bracket (2) - Install
- Steering Column Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Steering Column Tilt Wheel Actuator Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Steering Column Control Module (1) - Install
Retainer (2) - Install
- Connect the electrical connectors. (1)
Steering Column Control Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Steering Column (1) - Install
- Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
Steering Column Nut (1) - Install and tighten in sequence [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Connect the electrical connector.
Install turn signal switch, windshield wiper and windshield washer switch, and turn signal switch bracket (1) as an assembly.
Ensure the locking tab (1) on the right side of the turn signal switch bracket is fully seated.
Ensure the locking tab (1) on the left side of the turn signal switch bracket is fully seated.
Install the wiring harness retainer (2) on the right side of the turn signal bracket.
- Connect the electrical connector. (1)
Install the wiring harness clip (2) and wiring harness retainer (3) on the left side of the turn signal bracket.
- Connect the electrical connector. (1)
Ensure the steering wheel airbag coil is CENTERED during installation. Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Centering
- Steering Wheel Airbag Coil (1) - Install
- Connect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1) - Install
- Connect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector.
- Secure the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install
- If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the device used to prevent steering column rotation.
Connect the electrical connector.
- Steering Wheel (2) - Install
- If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connectors.
- Install any connector position assurance (CPA) devices or secondary locks.
- Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Install
- Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Install the left and right steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).
Connect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover (1) - Install
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
After installation of the steering wheel airbag module to the steering wheel, slightly pull the module outward. If there is no give on the airbag module then it is secured correctly. If the airbag module is not fully attached personal injury could result.