Steering Column - Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. REFER TO ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.





1. Position the steering column (3) on the dash panel support (1) and loosely install the mounting nuts (4).
2. Firmly slide the steering column upward against the studs (2) in dash panel and hand tighten the nuts.

3. Center steering column (3) in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts (4) to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.). NOTE: Torque the upper left nut first then the lower right nut. Then torque the lower left nut then the upper right nut.





4. Install the steering shaft coupler (7) on the steering shaft (1) and loosely install a new bolt (2).

NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.

5. Tighten the coupler bolt (2) to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).










6. Install a new brake light switch Stop Lamp Switch - Installation.
7. Install the shifter cable (2). .





8. Connect the wiring harness connectors (1,2AND3) to the column.
9. Install the SKIM module.
10. Install the clockspring Clockspring - Installation.





11. Install the shrouds (1, 2).





12. Install the steering column opening cover reinforcement (2)Steering Column Opening Cover - Installation.





13. Install the steering column opening cover (3).





14. Align the spline on the wheel hub to shaft.
15. Then install the steering wheel (3) and install a new bolt (4). Tighten the bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).





16. Reconnect the electrical connectors (2) for the air bag (3).
17. Install the airbag (3) Driver Air Bag - Installation.





18. Install the tilt lever handle (5).
19. Install the negative battery terminal.
20. Test the operation of the horn, Electronic PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.