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Installation Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTIC in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: The following step is used if you are replacing the steering column.
  1. Use new shear bolts to install the lock cylinder housing assembly on the steering column. Torque the shear bolts until the heads break off.
  2. Carefully place the steering column in the vehicle.
    3. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Steering Column Assembly
    GM891746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The plastic steering column locator should be installed behind the upper steering column mount nut. This locator centers the steering column to the driver in the event of an accident.
  3. Install the upper and lower steering column mount bolts and the upper steering column mount nut along with the locator.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering column-to-I/P support beam fasteners to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Upper Intermediate Shaft At Steering Column
    GM891747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use Loctite 242® Threadlocker, or equivalent on the thread of the pinch bolt.
  4. Connect the intermediate shaft, install the pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Multifunction Switch Housing
    GM891592Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the signal switch housing to the steering column.

    Tighten:  Tighten the signal switch housing-to-steering column screws to 1.5 N.m (14 lb in).

    6. Fig 4: Removing & Installing Multi-Function Levers
    GM891750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the wiper/washer and headlamp/turn signal switch.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Connectors For Steering Column Replacement
    GM891744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the interlock solenoid electrical connector at bottom of the steering column.
  8. Connect the electrical at the wiper/washer switch and the headlamp/turn switch.
  9. Connect the ignition switch connectors at the left side of the column.
  10. Connect the ignition switch connector at the right side of the column.
    11. Fig 6: Removing & Installing Instrument Panel Knee Bolster
    GM899266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the knee bolster.
    12. Fig 7: Removing & Installing Left HVAC Duct
    GM897100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the HVAC duct.
  13. Install the SIR coil assembly. Refer to SIR COIL ASSEMBLY in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM or ACTIVATING SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
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