Installation Procedure
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- Install the steering column bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
- Install the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P upper support beam. Do NOT tighten the bolts.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
Tighten
Tighten all of the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the clutch pedal bracket stud plate.
- Install the nuts to the clutch pedal bracket stud plate.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Connect the master cylinder push rod to the clutch pedal.
- Position the cruise control release switch and bracket to the steering column bracket.
- Install the bracket bolts to the cruise control release switch.
Tighten
Tighten the bracket bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the brake booster nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Connect the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal.
- Install the accelerator pedal assembly with accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR in Engine Controls -5.7L.
- Install the driver knee bolster outer bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
- Install the retaining screws to the driver knee bolster outer bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- If the vehicle is equipped with a Bose® module, position the Bose® module to the steering column bracket.
- Install the Bose® module retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Connect the Bose® module electrical/audio connector.
- Install the instrument panel cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
- Install the outlet duct to the left side window defogger.
- Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
- Install the left windshield side garnish molding. Refer to WINDSHIELD SIDE GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
- Install the steering column to the steering column bracket. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the left lower closeout panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
- Install the driver knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
- Install the screws which retain the driver knee bolster bracket to the steering column bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Secure the wiring harness retainers on the ignition switch and hazard warning switch to the driver knee bolster bracket.
- Install the ignition switch housing bracket. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
- Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
- Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
- Connect the negative battery cable and install the cable bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Program the transmitters. Refer to TRANSMITTER SYNCHRONIZATION and TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING in Keyless Entry.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.