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Installation Procedure

    IMPORTANT:

    If the snap on/off feature on the trim covers was damaged during the removal procedure, you must use screws for the installation procedure.

    Fig 1: Upper Trim Cover & Screws
    GM415299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the upper steering column trim cover (2).
  2. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    If necessary, install the screw that retains the upper steering column trim cover to the steering column.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

  3. Fig 2: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers
    GM328807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the lower steering column trim cover.
  5. Match the tabs slots onto the lower cover with the locking tabs on the upper cover.
  6. Tilt the lower shroud up.
  7. If no screws were present, gently snap the lower trim cover to the upper trim cover.
  8. Fig 3: Lower Trim & Pan Head Tapping Screws
    GM415298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. If necessary, install the screws (1) that retain the lower steering column trim cover to the steering column.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

  10. Install the tilt lever to the steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  11. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.