Installation Procedure
- Install the steering column to the vehicle.
- Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol, or equivalent, and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).
- Install the steering column mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to steering column retaining bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Connect the steering column electrical connector.
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the lower trim cover access hole.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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