Steering Column: Installation

Install the steering column and loosely install the steering column support bolt. Install and tighten the nuts to specification.

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column And Loosely Installing Steering Column Support Bolt
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Tighten the steering column support bolt.

Fig 2: Tightening Steering Column Support Bolt
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Connect the steering column shaft to the flexible coupling and install a new the pinch bolt/nut.

Fig 3: Connecting Steering Column Shaft To Flexible Coupling
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Position the boot.

Fig 4: Identifying Position Of Boot
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Connect the electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Connectors
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If equipped, connect the selector lever shift cable to the lever and bracket.

Fig 6: Connecting Selector Lever Shift Cable To Lever And Bracket
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Connect the multifunction switch and headlamp switch electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Connecting Multifunction Switch And Headlamp Switch Electrical Connectors
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Secure the harness to the gearshift housing.

Fig 8: Secure Harness To Gearshift Housing
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Connect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver module electrical connector and install the pin-type retainer.

Fig 9: Connecting Passive Anti-Theft System Transceiver Module Electrical Connector And Install Pin-Type Retainer
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Install the trim panel.

Fig 10: Installing Trim Panel
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Install the air bag sliding contact. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .