Steering Wheel & Steering Column: Column: Installation

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column

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WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ARTICLE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: DO NOT use force as the intermediate shaft is sensitive to the effects of side force.

1. Install the steering column.
2. Install the lower nuts on the steering column attaching the steering column to the lower mounting surface. Tighten to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
3. Install the upper bolts (1) on the steering column attaching it to the instrument panel support. Tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 2: Installing Upper Bolts On Steering Column

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4. Install the pinch bolt (1) attaching the upper steering column to the steering gear. Tighten to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 3: Installing Pinch Bolt

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5. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.
6. Install the column trim ring.
7. Install the speed control switch screws (1).
   Fig 4: Installing Speed Control Switch Screws

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8. Install the multifunction switch screws (1-2).
   Fig 5: Installing Multifunction Switch Screws

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9. Reconnect the ignition switch connector.
10. Install the instrument cluster (1). See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
    Fig 6: Installing Instrument Cluster

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11. Install the clockspring screws (1). See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
    Fig 7: Installing Clockspring Screws

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12. Install the steering wheel bolt (1). See STEERING WHEEL  .
    Fig 8: Installing Steering Wheel Bolt

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13. Install the driver airbag screws (1). See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
    Fig 9: Installing Driver Airbag Screws

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14. Install the left lower instrument panel (2) under the steering column. See BODY article.
    Fig 10: Installing Left Lower Instrument Panel Under Steering Column

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15. Connect the negative battery cable.