Removal And Installation: Column: Installation

Vehicles With Console Shift

Position the steering column and connect the shift lock actuator.

Fig 1: Positioning Steering Column And Connect Shift Lock Actuator
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Vehicles With Column Shift

Position the steering column and connect the shift cable.

Fig 2: Positioning Steering Column And Connecting Shift Cable
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Connect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.

Fig 3: Connecting Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
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All Vehicles
Position the steering column and install the four nuts.

Fig 4: Positioning Steering Column And Install Four Nuts
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Connect the steering column coupling and install the bolt.

Fig 5: Connecting Steering Column Coupling Bolt
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Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.

Fig 6: Connecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
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Attach the wiring routing pin to the steering column.

Fig 7: Attaching Wiring Routing Pin To Steering Column
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Position the wiring.
1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Attach the wiring routing pin to the steering column.
Fig 8: Positioning Wiring For Installation
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Connect the electrical connectors.

Fig 9: Connecting Electrical Connectors
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Position the multi-function switch and install the screws.

Fig 10: Positioning Multi-Function Switch And Installing Screws
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Install the reinforcement.
1. Position the reinforcement and install the bolts.
2. Position the data link connector and install the bolts.
Fig 11: Installing Reinforcement
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Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
If equipped with a column shift, reposition the shift indicator tube.
1. Reposition the shift indicator tube and install the screw.
2. Attach the shift indicator cable.
Fig 12: Installing Shift Indicator Cable
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Install the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.

Fig 13: Installing Key-In-Ignition Warning Indicator Switch
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Install the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transmitter.
1. Position the PATS transmitter to the steering column.
2. Install the PATS transmitter retaining screw.
Fig 14: Installing Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transmitter
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Install the tilt wheel handle and shank.

Fig 15: Installing Tilt Wheel Handle And Shank
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If using the same clockspring, remove the tape.

Fig 16: Removing Tape
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WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the reactivation procedure.

Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .