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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Column Shaft
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    IMPORTANT: For proper installation of the steering column, be sure the steering wheel spokes are centered diagonally and pointed downward, and that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Place the alignment bushing onto the end of the steering column shaft.
  2. Carefully guide the steering shaft into the steering shaft coupling flange.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting nuts are fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hand unsupported.
  3. Install the pinch bolt into the non-threaded hole of the flange.

    Tighten:  Tighten the pinch bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  4. Slide the alignment bushing into the steering column housing.
    5. Fig 2: Steering Column Jacket, Assembly Rear Bracket & Nuts
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  5. Install the nut for the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Steering Column Assembly, Steering Shaft Flange & Nuts
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  6. Install the nuts for the steering column jacket assembly front bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    7. Fig 4: Ignition Switch Electrical Connection
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  7. Connect the ignition switch electrical connection.
  8. Install the key reminder switch and the key reminder switch screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the key interlock solenoid and the key interlock solenoid screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    10. Fig 5: Air Bag Electrical Connections
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  10. Connect the air bag electrical connections.
    11. Fig 6: Installing Lower Instrument Trim Panel & Screws
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  11. Install the lower instrument trim panel screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  12. Install the turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement  in Wiper/Washer Systems.
  13. Install the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in Wiper/Washer System.
  14. Inspect the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. Refer to Straight Ahead Diagnosis in Manual Steering Gear.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable.
  16. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels and the screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

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