Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

• If the steering column on a vehicle with the steering locking system was replaced, use the bolt installed in the new steering column for the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-. Refer to -item  4- Bolt (See OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN ).

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

-- Clean the threaded hole (for example, using a thread tap) before installing the new bolt -2-.

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Applies to Vehicles with the Steering Lock Lock-Up System

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• After re-connecting the connector, -2- make sure the wiring harness -3- is secured by the clip -5-.
• If the steering column needs to be adjusted, be careful not to pinch the wiring harness -3- for the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -1- and make sure it does not come in contact with any sharp edges.

-- Position the steering column with the positioning pins -1- in the positioning holes on the central tube.

-- Install the driver side right knee bar loosely with the bolt -4-, if equipped.

-- Install all bolts loosely.

-- First tighten the bolt -2- to the tightening specification.

-- Then tighten the bolt -3- to the tightening specification.

-- Then tighten the bolt -4- and bolt -5- to the tightening specification.

-- Then tighten the bolt -6- and bolt -7- to the tightening specification.

-- Tighten the bolt -8- and bolt -9- to the tightening specification.

-- Replace the spring nut -10- if the steering column was replaced.

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft -3- on the steering column -1- as far as the stop and tighten the bolt -2-.

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-- Install the steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the steering column trim panels. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the footwell vent on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, install the driver side knee airbag. .

-- Install the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the airbag steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driver airbag. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG .

-- After replacing the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, the module must be adapted to the immobilizer.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and begin vehicle-specific entry into Guided Functions.

-- Select the corresponding program in "Guided Functions  ".

-- Follow the prompts on the screen.

-- The Steering Angle Sensor -G85- must be calibrated after installing the steering column switch module.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and begin vehicle-specific entry into Guided Functions.

-- Follow the prompts on the screen.