Steering Column: Assembly

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Install the shift cable bracket and the 2 new bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 1: Shift Cable Bracket & Bolts

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Install the gearshift lever and the screw.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

Fig 2: Gearshift Lever & Screw

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NOTE: Make sure the pocket in the inhibitor for the brake shift interlock solenoid plunger is free of grease and foreign material.

NOTE: Place the gear shift lever in the lowest gear position.

Fully insert the inhibitor into the cavity and install the inhibitor spring.
- Apply grease to the outer surfaces of the inhibitor and in the inhibitor spring pocket.

Fig 3: Inhibitor Spring & Inhibitor

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Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Simultaneously insert the park position switch and the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Connect the clip.

Fig 4: Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid

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Install the clockspring mounting bracket and a new screw.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 5: Clockspring Mounting Bracket & Screw

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NOTE: Place the ignition key in the OFF position.

Install the ignition switch and a new screw.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

Fig 6: Ignition Switch & Screw

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Install the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION article.
Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION article.
Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel .
Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .