Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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-- Engage the steering column -1- in the assembly aids on the mounting bracket at the bottom -2- and at the top -3-.

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-- Align the steering column -2- to the mounting bracket. Install the bolt -1- hand-tight.

-- Install the right bracket for the knee airbag -3-.

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-- Install the bolts -1- and -2- hand-tight.

-- Install the left bracket for the knee airbag -3-.

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-- Install the bolts -1- and -2- hand-tight.

-- Tighten the bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- one after the other to the tightening specification.

Fig 1: Steering Column Tightening Sequence

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-- The flat side of the steering column -1- must be positioned on the flat side of the steering gear -2-. At the same time, the opening on the steering gear must align precisely with the hole for the bolt -arrows-.

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-- Install the universal joint -2- on the steering pinion in the opposite -direction of the arrow-.

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-- Install and tighten the new hex bolt -1-.

-- Install the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Connect the connector -1- to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-.

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-- Install the steering column switch module. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Insert the lower wiring bracket -2- so that the tabs in the guide engage on the steering column.

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-- Insert the cable guide -1-. The tabs -arrows- must engage in the steering column.

-- Install the knee airbag. Refer to OVERVIEW - KNEE AIRBAG .

-- Install the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driver side airbag unit. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG .

-- Perform a basic setting on the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.