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Removal & Installation: Installation

  1. Install steering column in vehicle.
  2. Tighten two lower column bracket nuts.
  3. Tighten upper column bracket bolt.

    Tightening torque:

    1. Nut: 12-17 lb.ft (16-23 N.m, 1.6-2.3 kg.m) 
    2. Bolt: 12-17 lb.ft (16-23 N.m, 1.6-2.3 kg.m) 
  4. Tighten two universal joint pinch bolts.

    Tightening torque: 13-20 lb.ft (18-26 N.m, 1.8-2.7 kg.m) 

  5. Install ignition switch.
  6. Connect ignition switch electrical connector.
  7. Connect combination switch electrical connectors.
  8. Install combination switch to steering column shaft.
  9. Install upper and lower steering column panels.
  10. Tighten three lower steering column panel screws.
  11. Connect connectors and install clock spring to steering column shaft. See CLOCKSPRING article.
  12. Properly install steering wheel to steering shaft.
  13. Install snap ring, and install retaining nut and tighten.

    Tightening torque: 29-36 lb.ft (39-49 N.m, 4-5 kg.m) 

  14. Connect horn switch electrical connector.
  15. Install driver's air bag module and tighten four bolts. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  16. Connect (-) terminal of battery.
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