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Installation Procedure

    IMPORTANT: For proper installation of the steering column, ensure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Place the alignment bushing onto the end of the steering column shaft.
    2. Fig 1: Upper Steering Shaft Coupling Flange
    GM1716080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting nuts are fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hang unsupported.
  2. Carefully guide the steering shaft into the steering shaft coupling flange (3).
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the pinch bolt (1) 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 Front Bracket Nuts
    GM1716084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the nuts (1, 2) to the of the steering column jacket assembly front bracket.

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

    6. Fig 3: Steering Column Jacket Assembly
    GM1716083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the bolts (3, 4) to the rear bracket of the steering column jacket assembly.

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

  7. Install the following components. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
    1. The ignition lock cylinder
    2. The ignition switch
    3. The key hole illumination
    4. The key hole illumination screw
    5. The key reminder switch
    6. The key reminder switch screws
  8. Install the theft deterrent control module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
  9. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Hatchback)  or Steering Wheel Replacement (Notchback) .
  11. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  12. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
  13. Install the switch levers. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Hatchback)  or Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Notchback)  and to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
    14. Fig 4: Steering Column Panels
    GM1715979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the upper steering column cover panel (1) and the lower steering column cover panel (5).
  15. Install the lower steering column cover panel screws (6, 7, 8).

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower steering column cover panel screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  16. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel screw holes. Install the upper steering column cover panel screws (3, 4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper steering column cover panel screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  17. Verify the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position. Refer to Straight Ahead Inspection .
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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