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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Wheel Column & I-Shaft Bolt
    GM928855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: When installing a NEW service replacement EPS column, the Saturn Service Stall (SSS) must be utilized to properly program the EPS controller contained with the column.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the steering wheel alignment is in the 12 o'clock position.
  1. Position the column into the vehicle and insert I-shaft onto the lower column. Install a new I-shaft bolt and tighten. Align index marks as re-installing removed column.

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

    2. Fig 2: Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
    GM928844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Hand start the upper column mounting bolts.
    3. Fig 3: Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
    GM928861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the lower column through-bolt. Hand tighten until snug.
  4. Pre-assemble the lock housing and multi-function lever bracket. Hand tighten the bolts leaving approximately 3.2 mm (1/8 in) gap at both bolts.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Ignition Housing & Multi-Function Bracket
    GM931160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the lock tab fully engages into slot in column.
  5. Slide the bracket onto the column.
  6. Hand tighten the lower lock housing bolt until snug.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Lock Housing Bolts
    GM928840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Hand tighten the upper lock housing bolt until snug.
  8. Tighten the lower lock housing bolt.

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

  9. Tighten the upper lock housing bolt.

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

    10. Fig 6: Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
    GM928844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Secure the left side upper column mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left side upper column mounting bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    11. Fig 7: Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
    GM928861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Secure the lower column mounting bolt.

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

    12. Fig 8: Release & Secure Rake/Tilt Lever
    GM1537977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Operate column through range of motion before securing the 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).
    13. Fig 9: Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
    GM928844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Secure the right side upper column mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the right side upper column mounting bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  14. Install the ignition housing electrical connectors.
    15. Fig 10: View Of Park Lock Cable Assembly & Ignition Module
    GM944454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure both locking tabs are properly seated.
  15. Align and install the park lock cables onto ignition module by snapping into place.
    16. Fig 11: View Of Multifunction Lever
    GM928835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the multi-function levers.
    17. Fig 12: EPS Electrical Connectors
    GM928850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install EPS electrical connectors to EPS controller.
    18. Fig 13: View Of Ignition Housing Electrical Connectors
    GM928832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the electrical housing electrical connectors.
    19. Fig 14: View Of Steering Column Upper & Lower Shrouds Panels
    GM898184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the upper and lower shrouds, install screws, and tighten.

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

  20. Install the lock cylinder bezel (snap fit).
    21. Fig 15: View Of Knee Bolster (Filler Panel) & Screws
    GM939650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Press in knee bolster and install the bolts.

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

  22. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
  23. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  24. Install the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  25. Test drive the vehicle. Inspect for proper steering operation.
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
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