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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Wave Washer
    GM419666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If necessary, install the wave washer (1).
    2. Fig 2: View Of Block Tooth Of Steering Shaft Assembly In 12 O'clock Position
    GM293254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Align the block tooth on the steering shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.
    3. Fig 3: Installing Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
    GM324859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil until installation is complete.
  3. If installing the existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, the coil must be centered first. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock or cam orientation plate (1).
  5. Slide the steering wheel module coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the coil.
    7. Fig 4: Installing Retaining Ring
    GM419671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The retaining ring (1) must seat securely on the groove of the race and upper shaft assembly (2).
  7. Install the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.
    8. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Plastic Mounted Steering Column Bracket
    GM761444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  8. If the steering wheel has PAD control, install the wire harness assembly. Refer to Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  9. Install the wire harness strap.
  10. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  11. Install the steering wheel to the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3  in Steering Wheel and Column.
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