Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

If the steering column on a vehicle with the steering locking system was replaced, use the bolt installed in the new steering column, refer to -item 4- bolt, for the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-.

-- Clean the threaded hole before installing new screw -2-, for example, with a thread cutter.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft

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Applies to vehicles with the steering lockup system

Fig 2: Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module Wiring Harness

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After connecting the connector, -2- make sure the wiring harness -3- is secured by the clip -5-.
If the steering column needs to be adjusted, be careful not to pinch the wiring harness -3- for the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -1- and make sure it does not come in contact with any sharp edges.

Fig 3: Follow the Assembly Sequence when Installing.

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-- Position the steering column with the positioning pins -1- in the positioning holes on the central tube.

-- Install all bolts loosely.

-- First tighten the bolt -2- to the tightening specification.

-- Then tighten the bolt -3- to the tightening specification.

-- Then tighten the bolt -4- and bolt -5- to the tightening specification.

-- If installed, install the right driver side knee bar .

-- Then tighten the bolt -6- and bolt -7- to the tightening specification.

-- Tighten the bolt -8- and bolt -9- to the tightening specification.

-- Replace the spring nut -10- if the steering column was replaced.

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft -3- on the steering column -1- as far as the stop and tighten the bolt -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft

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-- Install the steering column switch module, refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE -item 3. .

-- Install the steering column trim panels, refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL .

-- Install the drive side footwell vent, refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Install the airbag steering wheel, refer to AIRBAG STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driver airbag, refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- After replacing the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, the module must be adapted to the immobilizer.

NOTE:

If the same steering column and the same Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- are being installed, then it is not necessary to adapt the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- again.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and proceed with a vehicle-specific entry in Guided Functions.

-- Select the corresponding program in "Guided Functions".

-- Follow the prompts on the screen.

-- The Steering Angle Sensor -G85- must be calibrated after installing the steering column switch module.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and proceed with a vehicle-specific entry in Guided Functions.

-- Follow the prompts on the screen.