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Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866-, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note the following:

-- Install the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- -1- with the pin into the groove -arrow- on the steering column.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -1- And Groove -Arrow-
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-- Tighten the bolt.

If a power adjustable steering column is replaced, the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- is already installed on the new steering column and does not need to be modified.

If the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- was replaced, the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- must be adapted.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50 through 97) 

Electrical System (Repair Groups 01, 27 and 90 through 97) 

01_OBD-capable systems 

09 Vehicle electrical system control module J519 

09 Vehicle electrical system control module functions 

J866- Coding the power adjustable steering column control module 

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the adaptation.

Perform a basic setting if the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- was replaced.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50 through 97) 

Electrical System (Repair Groups 01, 27 and 90 through 97) 

01_OBD-capable systems 

09 Vehicle electrical system control module J519 

09 Vehicle electrical system control module functions 

J866- Power adjustable steering column control module - basic setting 

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the basic setting.