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Column - Service Information: Installation

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WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .
Fig 1: Mounting Bolts
GC0027288Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Install the column (2) into the vehicle and lift the column up into place. Install the mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  2. Slide the coupler onto the column shaft and install a new  coupler bolt. Tighten the coupler bolt to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Identifying Column Cross Mounting Bolt And Column
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  3. Install the column cross bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Electrical Connectors & Multi-function Switch
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  4. Slide the multifunction switch and clock spring onto the column as an assembly.
  5. Connect the electrical connector (3) for the multi-function switch (2).
    Fig 4: Column Access Cover
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  6. Install the shrouds.
  7. Install the column access cover (2). (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 5: Left Hush Panel
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  8. Install the hush panel (2).
    Fig 6: Steering Wheel
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  9. Align the steering wheel (5) with the column index spline and install the wheel on the column shaft. Pull the clockspring wire harness (7) through the steering wheel armature spokes.
  10. Install and tighten the steering wheel mounting bolt (3) to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
  11. Connect the steering wheel wire harness connector (2 &6) to the clock spring connector.
  12. Install the airbag (1), (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .
  13. Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery.
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