Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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. If screws were present in the trim covers before the removal procedure, you must use the screws during the installation procedure.
If there was not any damage done to the trim covers during the removal procedure and no screws were present, proceed to step 6.

Fig 1: View Of Upper Steering Column

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Install the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2) and secure by using 1 TORX® head screw (3).
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 1.0 N.m (9 lb in).

Fig 2: Lower Steering Column Cover

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Install the lower trim cover (1).
Connect the lower trim cover (1) to the closeout trim cover.
Install 2 pan head tapping screws (2).
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Lower Trim Cover At Upper Trim Cover

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Install the upper and lower trim covers onto the steering column.
Gently snap the upper and lower trim covers together.

Fig 4: Closeout Trim Cover & Upper Trim Cover

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If necessary, install the closeout trim cover (2) onto the upper trim cover (1).
Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .