Installation (Tempo & Topaz)
- Engage steering shaft to intermediate shaft and loosely tighten connecting clamp nut and bolt.
- Ensure 2 clips are present on outer tube. Raise column into position at column mounting bracket. Install nuts and bolts and tighten loosely.
- On vehicles with console shift, install interlock cable to column. Connect all steering column electrical connectors. Install upper shroud. Tighten steering column mounting nuts and bolts.
- On vehicles with air bag, unlock steering column using lock cylinder. Cycle steering wheel one turn to left and one turn to right to align intermediate shaft into steering shaft.
- Tighten connecting clamp nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install lower shroud. Install cruise control module (if equipped). Install cover at knee level of instrument panel. Connect battery ground cable. Check AIR BAG light system for faults.