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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column & Bolts
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  1. Install the steering column to the vehicle.
  2. Install the steering column to the intermediate shaft.
  3. Install the steering column anchor cable to the bracket stud.
    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.
  4. Install the steering column nuts.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the steering column bolts.
  6. Tighten the steering column fasteners in the following order.

    Tighten

    • Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    • Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
  7. Install the upper intermediate shaft bolt.

    Tighten

    Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

  8. Install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.
  9. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
  10. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
  11. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  12. Remove the J 42640  from the steering column.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
  14. Program the theft deterrent system. Refer to PROGRAMMING THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
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