Installation Procedure
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- 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.
- Install the steering column and 2 washers to the vehicle.
- Install the 2 steering column bolts (1) and 2 steering column nuts (1) using the procedure shown above.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Connect the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement .
- Connect the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 from the steering column.
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:
IMPORTANT:
Install the two washers in the same location at the lower steering column bracket as marked in the previous step.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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