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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the upper steering column trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
  2. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle  .
  3. Install the upper steering column trim cover mounting screws (1). Tighten the upper steering column trim cover mounting screws (1) to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
  4. Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower steering column trim cover (2).

    Important:  The shift lever seal must be seated in the covers.

  5. Install the lower steering column trim cover to the upper steering column trim cover.
    1. Match the tab slots on the lower steering column trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper steering column trim cover.
    2. Tilt the lower steering column trim cover up.
    3. Slide the lower steering column trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
  6. Install the lower steering column trim cover mounting screws (1). Tighten the lower steering column trim cover mounting screws (1) to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
  7. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle  .
  8. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement  .
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .