Installation Procedure

Remove the steering column from J 41352 . See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: Identifying Upper & Lower Mounting Bolts

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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.

Install the steering column (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the lower mounting bolts (3) to the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).
Install the upper mounting bolts (1) to the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Pinch Bolt

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Install the upper pinch bolt (3) to the intermediate shaft (4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.

Fig 3: Identifying Multifunction Switch & Electrical Connectors

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Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the multifunction switch (1).
Install the electrical harness to the steering column.
Install the trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Install the driver's insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.