Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: When installing a new service replacement UPS column, the Saturn Service Stall (SSE) must be utilized to properly program the UPS controller contained within the column.

Ensure that the steering wheel alignment notch is in the 12 o'clock position.
Position the column into the vehicle. Insert the I-shaft onto the lower column.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Wheel Column & I-Shaft Bolt
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install a new I-shaft bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 ft. lb.)
Hand tighten the upper column mounting bolts.
Install the lower column-through bolt. Hand tighten the bolt until snug.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
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Pre-assemble the lock housing and multifunction lever bracket. Hand tighten the bolts, leaving approximately 3.2 mm (0.125 in) gap at the bolt ends.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the lock tab fully engages into the column.

Fig 3: View Of Ignition Housing & Multi-Function Bracket
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Slide the bracket onto the column.
Hand tighten the lower bolt until snug.
Hand tighten the upper bolt until snug.

Fig 4: View Of Lock Housing Bolts
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Tighten the lower bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb. in.)
Tighten the upper bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb. in.)
Secure the left side upper column mounting bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lb.)

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
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Secure the lower column mounting bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lb.)

Fig 6: Locating Lower Column & Mounting Bolt
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Operate column through range of motion before securing final bolt.
1. Release rake/tilt lever (1).
2. Move column up and down 3 times.
3. Set column in UP position.
4. Secure rake/tilt lever (1).
Fig 7: Releasing & Securing Rake/Tilt Lever
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Secure the right side upper column mounting bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lb.)

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Upper Column & Attachment Bolts
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Connect the ignition housing electrical connectors.

Fig 9: View Of Ignition Housing Electrical Connectors
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Align and install the park lock cables onto the ignition module. Snap the cables into place.

Fig 10: View Of Park Lock Cable Assembly & Ignition Module
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IMPORTANT: Ensure that both locking tabs are properly seated.

Fig 11: View Of Multifunction Lever

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Install the multifunction levers.
Connect the EPS electrical connectors to the EPS controller.

Fig 12: Locating EPS Electrical Connectors
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Install the upper and lower shrouds.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb. in.)

Fig 13: View Of Steering Column Upper & Lower Shrouds Panels
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Install the lock cylinder bezel.
Connect the column electrical connectors.

Fig 14: Locating Column Electrical Connectors
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Press the knee bolster into place and install the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb. in.)

Fig 15: View Of Knee Bolster (Filler Panel) & Screws
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Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Install the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Test drive the vehicle. Verify proper steering operation.