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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
IMPORTANT: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
  1. Attach the steering column support assembly (1) to the steering column jacket assembly with 4 new TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Install Head Screws From Steering Column Support Assembly
    G01479841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering column shaft assembly (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Install Steering Column Shaft Assembly Into Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01479842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering column shaft assembly with the steering column tilt head assembly (1) into the steering column support assembly (2).
  4. Move the tilt knob and push the steering column tilt head assembly up towards the steering column in order to lock the steering wheel lock shoes in place.
    Fig 3: Install Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly Into Support Assembly
    G01479843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Replace the steering column support assembly if the steering column support assembly has been staked 3 times.
  5. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
  6. Firmly seat each pivot pin (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
  7. Stake the steering column support assembly in 3 locations around each pivot pin (1).
    Fig 4: Install Pivot Pins
    G01479844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column jacket assembly by performing the following steps:
    1. 8.1. Align the tab on the adapter and bearing assembly (1) with the slot in the steering column jacket assembly.
    2. 8.2. Push the adapter and bearing assembly (1) onto the steering column shaft assembly until the tab snaps into the slot.
      Fig 5: Install Adapter & Bearing Assembly
      G01479845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Be sure that the electrical contact of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) rests on the turn signal cancel cam assembly.
  9. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
  10. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  11. Install the tilt spring only. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
  12. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Floor Shift)  or Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement (Column Shift) .
    Fig 6: Install Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly & Pan Head Tapping Screws
    G01479846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
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