Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Carefully slide the upper intermediate steering shaft (2) through the intermediate steering shaft inner boot and the intermediate steering shaft boot from the inside of the vehicle.
Extend the upper intermediate steering shaft (2) as far as possible and connect it to the mid intermediate steering shaft (1).
Prepare the mid intermediate steering shaft bolt (3) for installation as follows:
1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Align the relationship marks made between the steering column and the upper intermediate steering shaft during removal.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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.
Connect and position the wiring harness.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Data Link Connector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Center Trim Pad (1) - Install
Return the steering column to its original position.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Install
Connect the electrical connector.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Install the tabs into the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Attach the hood primary latch release cable end retainer to the hood primary latch release cable handle (1).
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Install
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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
Center the steering angle sensor. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering
If the battery was disconnected, 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.