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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Wheel Column & I-Shaft Bolt
    GM928855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When installing a new service replacement UPS column, the Saturn Service Stall (SSE) must be utilized to properly program the UPS controller contained within the column.
  1. Ensure that the steering wheel alignment notch is in the 12 o'clock position.
  2. Position the column into the vehicle. Insert the I-shaft onto the lower column.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install a new I-shaft bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft)

  4. Hand tighten the upper column mounting bolts.
    5. Fig 2: Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
    GM928861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the lower column-through bolt. Hand tighten the bolt until snug.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Ignition Housing & Multi-Function Bracket
    GM931160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the lock tab fully engages into the column.
  6. Pre-assemble the lock housing and multi-function lever bracket. Hand-tighten the bolts, leaving approximately 3.2 mm (0.125 in) gap at the bolt ends.
  7. Slide the bracket onto the column.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Lock Housing Bolts
    GM928840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Hand tighten the lower bolt until snug.
  9. Hand tighten the upper bolt until snug.
  10. Tighten the lower bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in)

  11. Tighten the upper bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in)

    12. Fig 5: Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
    GM928844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Secure the left side upper column mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

    13. Fig 6: Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
    GM928861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Secure the lower column mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

    14. Fig 7: Release & Secure Rake/Tilt Lever
    GM1537977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Operate column through range of motion before securing final bolt.
    1. Release rake/tilt lever (1).
    2. Move column up and down 3 times.
    3. Set column in UP position.
    4. Secure rake/tilt lever (1).
    15. Fig 8: Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
    GM928844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Secure the right side upper column mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

    16. Fig 9: View Of Ignition Housing Electrical Connectors
    GM928832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Connect the ignition housing electrical connectors.
    17. Fig 10: View Of Park Lock Cable Assembly & Ignition Module
    GM944454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Align and install the park lock cables onto the ignition module. Snap the cables into place.
    18. Fig 11: View Of Multifunction Lever
    GM928835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that both locking tabs are properly seated.
  18. Install the multi-function levers.
    19. Fig 12: EPS Electrical Connectors
    GM928850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Connect the EPS electrical connectors to the EPS controller.
    20. Fig 13: View Of Steering Column Upper & Lower Shrouds Panels
    GM898184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the upper and lower shrouds.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in)

  21. Install the lock cylinder bezel.
    22. Fig 14: Column Electrical Connectors
    GM898082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Connect the column electrical connectors.
    23. Fig 15: View Of Knee Bolster (Filler Panel) & Screws
    GM939650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Press the knee bolster into place and install the bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in)

  24. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  25. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  26. Install the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  27. Connect the negative battery cable.
  28. Test drive the vehicle. Verify proper steering operation.
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