Steering System: Column: Installation

WARNING:

Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

CAUTION:

Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage.

NOTE:

Make sure the front wheels are still in the straight ahead position.

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Install the column (2) into the vehicle and lift the column up into place. Loosely install the mounting bolts (1), do not tighten at this time.

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Install the two remaining mounting bolts (1) and tighten all four mounting bolts to 27 N. m (20 ft. lbs.).
Connect electrical connectors to tilt and telescope motors, if equipped.

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Slide the coupler from the lower intermediate shaft (2) onto the upper intermediate shaft (1) and install a new coupler bolt (3). Tighten the coupler bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the reinforcement and opening cover (2). Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION .

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Install the hush panel (2).

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Install the steering column module. Refer to MODULE, STEERING COLUMN CONTROL (SCCM), INSTALLATION .
Install the steering wheel (2) onto the steering column.
Install a new steering wheel mounting bolt (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
Connect all electrical connectors.
Install the drivers airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery.