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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
  2. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the 2 TORX ® head screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in) 

    Fig 1: Upper Trim Cover And Mounting Screws
    G01720210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
  4. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
    Fig 2: Lower Trim Cover
    G01720211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
  6. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
  7. Screw the 2 TORX ® head screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the 2 TORX ® head screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in) 

    Fig 3: Lower Trim Cover Mounting Screws
    G01720212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
    Fig 4: Tilt Lever And Electrical Connectors
    G01720213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .