Steering Column: Installation
- Ensure ground clip is installed on column bracket (if removed). See Fig 1. Install steering column wiring harness. Ensure wiring harness is routed through clips on multifunction switch and on side of clockspring.
- Ensure steering column wiring harness is taut and does not interfere with column shift actuator in low gear. Slide steering column assembly onto lower steering column bracket bolts. DO NOT tighten bolts at this time.
- Raise steering column and install upper steering column bracket nuts and washers. DO NOT tighten nuts at this time. Temporarily install upper and lower steering column shrouds and center instrument panel outlet bezel.
- Center steering column shrouds in instrument panel opening with steering column tilted up. Ensure both break-away capsules are fully seated in slots of steering column upper support bracket.
- Hold steering column in place and tighten steering column bracket bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Attach steering column shaft coupling and tighten coupling bolt to specification. Refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install steering column shaft coupling bolt pin.
- If floor shift is used, turn ignition key (lock cylinder) to RUN position and insert shift interlock cable into steering column socket. Ensure cable locking tab is fully engaged with steering column. Adjust interlock mechanism. See INTERLOCK MECHANISM under ADJUSTMENTS.NOTE: If column shift is used, a NEW interlock mechanism cassette must always be installed in the replacement steering column at time of installation.
- If column shift is used, correctly route shift cable through bracket and install cable clip. Ensure clip is fully seated and DO NOT bend cable bracket. Check steering column jacket clearance by tilting steering column up and down. Install shift cable on shift mechanism. Adjust interlock mechanism. See INTERLOCK MECHANISM under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Install upper and lower steering column shrouds. Install tilt lever. Install air duct and lower dash panel assembly. Install left side instrument panel silencer/duct.
- Install center console or instrument panel lower center cover and ashtray assembly. Install right and left cowl area trim panels. Install left and right instrument panel end covers.
- Install steering wheel and tighten steering wheel nut to specification. Connect air bag module wiring. Install air bag module being careful not to pinch any wires. Install and tighten air bag module bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect cruise control switch wiring and install switches on steering wheel (if equipped). Install air bag fuses. Connect negative battery cable. Check operation of all steering column operated components. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of steering column.