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Installation Procedure

  1. Verify the front tires and wheels have not moved since the removal of the steering column.
  2. If you are replacing the steering column, place match marks on the new steering column in the same positions as on the old steering column.
  3. Install the steering column (3) to the cowl (2) and to the upper bracket so that the boss of the steering column lower seal (1) projects through the cowl into the engine compartment.
    4. CAUTION: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
    • Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
    • Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column, Cowl & Lower Seal
    GM464242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tighten the 4 lower bolts that retain the column to the cowl (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  5. Tighten the 2 upper bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: Steering Column, Bolts & Cowl
    GM464219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Align the match marks (2) on the following components:
    • The lower steering shaft (4)
    • The steering shaft coupling (1)
    • The steering column shaft (3)
      • Fig 3: Aligning Steering Shaft Coupling & Steering Column Shaft With Match Marks
      GM464247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Loosen the bolt (3) on the steering shaft coupling and move the steering shaft coupling up over the steering column shaft (2).
  8. Install the bolt (1).
  9. Tighten the 2 steering shaft coupling bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  10. If necessary, install the steering column lock and ignition switch cylinder. Refer to Steering Column Lock and Ignition Switch Cylinder Replacement .
    11. Fig 4: View Of Steering Shaft Coupling & Bolts
    GM464202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, connect the park lock cable (2) to the steering column lock and ignition switch cylinder.
  12. Install the screw (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 2.2 N.m (19.5 lb in).

  13. If you are reinstalling the old inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, complete the following steps:
    1. Unlock the steering column.
    2. Move the front tires and wheels to the straight ahead position.
    3. Center the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering .
      4. Fig 5: View Of Park Lock Cable & Screw
      GM464227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If you are installing a new coil, install the turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch with the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (1). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  15. Connect the connectors to the following components:
    • The inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil
    • The horn
    • The turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch
    • The ignition switch
  16. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  17. If necessary, install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  18. If necessary, install the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  19. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
    21. Fig 6: View Of Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
    GM464173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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