Installation Procedure
Steering Column (1) - Install
- Steering Column Nut (2) - Install and hand tighten [4x]
- Steering Column Nut (2) - Tighten in sequence [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
- Align the relationship marks made between the steering column and the upper intermediate steering shaft during removal.
Fully connect the upper intermediate steering shaft (2) to the steering column.
- Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) @ Steering Column - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the device used to prevent steering column rotation.
Steering Wheel (2) - Install
- If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Connect the electrical connector.
Connect the electrical connectors.
- Install any connector position assurance (CPA) devices or secondary locks.
- Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Install
- Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Install the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Instrument panel steering column upper trim cover is removed for graphic clarity.
Connect the electrical connector (1), if equipped.
Secure the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Install
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Connect and position the wiring harness.
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install
Data Link Connector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Center Trim Pad (1) - Install
- Return the steering column to its original position.
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Install
- Connect the electrical connector.
Install the tabs into the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Install
- Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Instrument Panel Insulator Nut (3) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Attach the hood primary latch release cable end retainer to the hood primary latch release cable handle (1).
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Install
Connect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Driver Side (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- If equipped, install the fuse for the steering column lock control module. The fuse is found in the instrument panel fuse block and is labeled ESCL. Electrical Center Identification Views
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Program the steering column lock control module. Control Module References
- Center the steering angle sensor. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering
- If the battery was disconnected for steering column replacement, wait for all modules to fall asleep. This can be done by closing all vehicle closures (doors, trunk, hood) and waiting for three minutes without actuating any vehicle functions or pushing any buttons.
- Perform functionality check of tilt and telescoping features.
Support the steering column while installing the steering column nuts.
Refer to Fastener Caution .
The anti-rotation pin must be removed from the steering column before installing the steering wheel. Ensure that the steering wheel bolt is torqued to specification during steering wheel installation. Over torquing the steering wheel bolt can result in damage to the steering column rivets which will disable the telescoping mechanism. If the steering column rivets are damaged, a new steering column must be installed.