Steering Column Installation
1. Install the steering column on the steering column support bracket. Loosely install the 2 steering column attaching nuts.Steering Column Mounting:
2. Loosely tighten the 2 steering column upper mounting nuts to hold the steering column in place. Center the steering column in place, side to side, then install the 2 lower mounting bolts. Then equally tighten both steering column upper mounting nuts, until upper steering column mounting bracket is seated against support bracket. Tighten the 4 steering column bracket to support bracket fasteners to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.), tightening the upper mounting nuts first, then the lower mounting bolts.
3. Assemble the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column flex coupler. Tighten the coupler pinch bolt nut to a torque of 27 Nm (240 inch lbs.). Be sure to install steering coupler pinch bolt retaining pin.
Air Ducts:
4. Install the 2 air ducts under the steering column.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with a floor shifter, install the shifter/ignition interlock cable in the lock cylinder housing.
Shift Cable Bracket Mounting To Steering Column:
6. Install the shift cable mounting bracket on the steering column. The shift cable mounting bracket is mounted to the steering column by the 2 mounting screws.
7. If the vehicle is equipped with a steering column mounted shifter, first verify that the shifter is locked in the park position. Then, install the shift cable on the shifter mechanism. The shift cable must be fully inserted onto the pin of the shifter mechanism.
Ignition Switch Mounting Screws:
8. Install the ignition switch on the steering column. Install and securely tighten the 2 screws mounting the ignition switch to the steering column.
Multi-Function Switch Mounting Screws:
9. Install the multi-function switch on the steering column. Install and securely tighten the 2 screws mounting the multi-function switch to the steering column. Install the clockspring wiring harness on the routing clip on the top of the multi-function switch.
Clockspring Mounting Screws:
10. Install the clockspring on the steering column. Install and securely tighten the 2 screws mounting the clockspring to the steering column.
Wiring Harness Connection To Clock Spring:
11. Install the wiring harness connectors on the clockspring.
12. If removed, install the trim ring for the key cylinder on the lock cylinder housing.
Lower Shroud Attaching Screws:
13. Install the lower shroud on the steering column. Install and securely tighten the 2 screws attaching the lower shroud to the steering column.
14. Install the tilt lever on the steering column.
15. Install the upper shroud on the steering column by snapping it onto the lower shroud.
CAUTION: Clockspring centering procedure MUST be performed prior to installing steering wheel assembly. If clockspring is not centered it may be overextended, causing clockspring assembly to become inoperative. The yellow centering indicator must be present in the centering window of the clockspring and the arrow on the clockspring rotor must be pointing at the centering window.
16. Center the clock spring using the following procedure.
- Depress the plastic locking pin to disengage clockspring locking mechanism.
- Keeping locking mechanism disengaged, rotate the clockspring rotor in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION to the end of the travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
- From the end of clockwise travel, slowly rotate the rotor in the counterclockwise direction until yellow appears in the centering window of clockspring. When yellow appears in the centering window the arrow on the clockspring rotor will be pointing at the drive pin on clock spring.
- Engage the clockspring locking mechanism.
CAUTION: Do not install steering wheel onto shaft of steering column assembly by driving it onto the shaft. Pull steering wheel down onto steering column shaft using ONLY the steering wheel retaining nut.
Steering Wheel Attaching Nut:
17. Feed the clockspring wiring leads through the steering wheel. Position steering wheel on shaft of steering column, making sure the master serration in the wheel hub and on the steering column shaft line up.
18. Install steering wheel to steering column shaft retaining nut and tighten until the steering wheel is fully installed on the shaft. Tighten steering wheel retaining nut to a torque of 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
19. Turn the key cylinder to the unlock position, unlocking the steering column shaft.
Airbag Module Electrical Connections:
20. Connect the horn switch wiring lead from the clockspring to the airbag module horn switch wiring lead.
21. Install the airbag electrical lead into connector on back of airbag module. Insert connector locking into airbag connector. Be sure electrical connector from clockspring is securely latched into airbag module connector.
CAUTION: The fasteners, screws, and bolts, originally used for the airbag components are specifically designed for the airbag system. They must never be replaced with any substitutes. Anytime a new fastener is needed, replace only with correct fasteners provided in service packages or fasteners listed in the parts book.
NOTE: Make sure steering wheel and airbag module are in the right-side-up position before installing airbag module on steering wheel.
Speed Control Switches:
22. Install the airbag module on steering wheel. Install only the 2 original or correct replacement airbag module attaching bolts. Torque the 2 air bag module attaching bolts to 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.).
Speed Control Switches:
23. Install the speed control switches in the steering wheel. Install and securely tighten the screws attaching the speed control switches to the steering wheel.
Diagnostic Connector:
24. Install the diagnostic connector on the reinforcement.
Reinforcement Panel:
25. Install the reinforcement on the instrument panel. Install the 4 bolts mounting the reinforcement to the instrument panel.
Park Brake Release Cable:
26. Install the park brake release cable, on the park brake release handle in the lower instrument panel cover.
Trunk Release Wiring:
27. Install the wiring harness connector on the trunk release switch in the lower instrument panel cover.
28. Install the lower instrument panel cover.
Lower Instrument Panel Cover Mounting Screws:
29. Install the 2 screws behind the fuse panel cover, attaching the lower instrument panel cover to the instrument panel mounting bracket.
Fuse Panel Cover:
30. Install the fuse panel cover on the left end of the instrument panel.
CAUTION: When reconnecting battery on a vehicle that has had the airbag module removed, ensure no occupants are in the vehicle and the following procedure is used.
Battery Ground Cable At Shock Tower:
31. Install the remote ground cable on the shock tower ground stud.
- Remove forward console or cover as necessary.
- Connect Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB) scan tool to Air Bag System Diagnostic Module (ASDM) diagnostic 6-way connector, located at right side of the ASDM module.
- Turn ignition key to ON position. Exit vehicle with the DRB scan tool. Install the latest version of the proper diagnostic cartridge into the DRB scan tool.
- Ensuring that their are no occupants in the vehicle, connect negative cable to negative post of the battery.
- Using the DRB scan tool read and record active fault codes. Also read and record any stored fault codes. Refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts if any faults are found.
- Erase stored faults if there are no active fault codes. If problems remain, fault codes will not erase.
- From the passenger side of the vehicle, turn ignition key to OFF and then ON observing instrument cluster airbag lamp. It should go on for six to eight seconds, then go out. This will indicate that the airbag system is functioning normally.
32. If airbag warning lamp fails to light, blinks on and off or goes on and stays on, there is an airbag system malfunction. Refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts to diagnose the system malfunction.
33. Test the operation of the horn, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated. If applicable reset the radio and the clock.
34. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of the steering system and the speed control system.