Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Assembly

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Install the steering column to the vehicle and connect it to the intermediate shaft.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the steering column mounting nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the steering column mounting nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Steering Column & Upper Intermediate Shaft

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Install the intermediate shaft bolt to the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the intermediate shaft bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Left Side HVAC Floor Air Outlet Duct

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Connect the LH HVAC floor duct temperature sensor and install the LH HVAC floor duct (1).
Install the LH HVAC floor duct mounting screw (2).
Tighten: Tighten the LH HVAC floor duct mounting screw (2) to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

Fig 4: Body Wiring Harness Connector & Steering Column Lower Bracket

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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 steering column electrical connector center screw to 6 N.m (4 lb ft).
Install the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.

Fig 5: Identifying J 42640
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Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .