Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the steering column to the vehicle.
Install the steering column to the intermediate shaft.
Install the anchor cable to the bracket stud.
CAUTION: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
- Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
- Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
Fig 1: Installing Steering Column
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Install the steering column nuts. Finger tighten the nuts.
Install the steering column bolts.
Tighten the fasteners in the following order:
Tighten
1. 6.1. Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. 6.2. Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the upper intermediate shaft bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.
Column Shift Only. Install the shift cable to the control assembly and the steering column.
Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
Install the knee bolster trim panel.
Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT .
Remove J 42640 from the steering column.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Program the theft deterrent system. Refer to PROGRAMMING THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM COMPONENTS .