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Installation Procedure

  1. GM5551463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Column Tilt Wheel and Telescope Control Module (3) - Install

  2. Steering Column Control Module Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  3. Connect the electrical connectors. (1)
  4. GM5591132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Column (1) - Install

  5. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
  6. GM5596440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Column Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications 

  7. GM5519908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) - Install

  8. GM5519907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 

  9. GM5519906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Upon installing the floor duct to the side of the HVAC case, it is necessary to verify duct opening is completely installed, surrounding the HVAC case outlet port. Failure to do so could result in the duct falling downward, with the potential to interfere with driver's legs and gas/brake pedal operation.

    Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Install

  10. GM5519904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  11. GM5520387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Install

  12. GM5520386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Install [2x]

  13. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  14. GM5598937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1) - Install

  15. Connect the electrical connector.
  16. GM5598936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  17. GM5598947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the right of the centered position.

  18. Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  19. GM5598934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the left of the centered position.

  20. Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  21. Turn the steering wheel to the centered position.
  22. GM5527242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Clip the instrument panel steering column opening closeout (2) to the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1).

  23. GM5598929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Secure the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.

  24. GM5517090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install

  25. GM5517088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications

  26. Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Install
  27. GM5517140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the electrical connectors.

  28. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Install
  29. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  30. GM5517141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the electrical connectors.

  31. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Install
  32. Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  33. GM5517142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Install

  34. GM5517144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Install

  35. GM5515686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Install

  36. Program the steering column tilt wheel and telescope control module. Control Module References