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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the steering column bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
  2. Install the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P upper support beam. Do NOT tighten the bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Bracket
    G01453946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. 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).

    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Bracket Retainers
    G01453947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the clutch pedal bracket stud plate.
  5. Install the nuts to the clutch pedal bracket stud plate.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Clutch Pedal Bracket Stud Plate
    G01453948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the master cylinder push rod to the clutch pedal.
    Fig 4: Connecting Master Cylinder Push Rod To Clutch Pedal
    G01453949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the cruise control release switch and bracket to the steering column bracket.
  8. Install the bracket bolts to the cruise control release switch.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bracket bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 5: Installing Cruise Control Release Switch & Bracket To Steering Column Bracket
    G01453950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the brake booster nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  10. Connect the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal.
  11. Install the accelerator pedal assembly with accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR in Engine Controls -5.7L.
    Fig 6: Connecting Master Cylinder Push Rod To Brake Pedal
    G01453951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the driver knee bolster outer bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
  13. Install the retaining screws to the driver knee bolster outer bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

    Fig 7: Installing Driver Knee Bolster Outer Bracket
    G01453952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If the vehicle is equipped with a Bose® module, position the Bose® module to the steering column bracket.
  15. Install the Bose® module retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining bolts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    Fig 8: Installing Bose® Module
    G01453953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Connect the Bose® module electrical/audio connector.
  17. Install the instrument panel cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
  18. Install the outlet duct to the left side window defogger.
  19. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
  20. Install the left windshield side garnish molding. Refer to WINDSHIELD SIDE GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  21. Install the steering column to the steering column bracket. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
    Fig 9: Connecting Bose® Module Electrical/Audio Connector
    G01453954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the left lower closeout panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
  23. Install the driver knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
  24. 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).

  25. Secure the wiring harness retainers on the ignition switch and hazard warning switch to the driver knee bolster bracket.
  26. Install the ignition switch housing bracket. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
  27. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  28. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  29. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  30. Connect the negative battery cable and install the cable bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  31. Program the transmitters. Refer to TRANSMITTER SYNCHRONIZATION and TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING in Keyless Entry.
  32. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
    Fig 10: Installing Driver Knee Bolster Bracket
    G01453955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.