Installation Procedure

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CAUTION: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

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 3.

Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column. Install 1 TORX® head screw (1) into the upper trim cover (2).
Tighten

Tighten the screw to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Upper Trim Cover Onto Steering Column
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the lower trim cover (3) onto the steering column. Install 2 pan head tapping screws (1, 2) into the lower trim cover (3).
Tighten
- Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw (1) to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
- Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw (2) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  
  Fig 2: Installing Lower Trim Cover Onto Steering Column
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the upper and lower trim covers onto the steering column.
Important: If column shift, the shift lever seal must be seated in the trim covers.
Slide the shift lever seal down the shift lever.
Gently snap the upper and lower trim covers together.
Install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .

Fig 3: Installing Upper & Lower Trim Covers Onto Steering Column
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.