Installation Procedure

Install the steering column to the vehicle and connect the column to the intermediate shaft.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the steering column mounting nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Mounting Nuts
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Install the intermediate shaft bolt to the steering column.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Shaft Bolt To Steering Column
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Connect the left HVAC floor duct temperature sensor and install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
Install the mounting screw (2) to the left HVAC floor duct.
Tighten

Tighten the screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Mounting Screw & Left HVAC Floor Duct
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Connect the body wiring harness connector to the steering column lower bracket.
Connect the steering column electrical connector to the vehicle wiring harness.
Tighten

Tighten the screw to 6 N.m (53 lb ft).
Install the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console
Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT .
Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the lower trim cover access hole.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.

Fig 4: Connecting Body Wiring Harness Connector To Steering Column Lower Bracket
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