Removal And Installation: Column: Installation

Place the steering column in the vehicle, align the shift lock actuator and install two retaining screws (console shift only).

Fig 1: Installing Shift Lock Actuator Retaining Screws
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Position the shift cable and bracket to the lower column.

Fig 2: Positioning Shift Cable & Bracket To Lower Column
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Snap the shift cable and bracket onto the shift selector pivot ball.
1. Connect the shift cable to the steering column bracket.
2. Connect the shift cable to the shift tube lever.
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Shift Cable To Shift Tube Lever
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Position the steering column assembly on the instrument panel reinforcement bracket. Install two rear retaining nuts.

Fig 4: Installing Column Assembly-To-Instrument Panel Reinforcement Bracket
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Align the steering column lower yoke to the lower steering column shaft, and install the bolt.

Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Lower Yoke-To-Lower Steering Column Shaft Pinch Bolt
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Install the steering column impact absorber and secure with two retaining nuts.

Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Impact Absorber Retaining Nuts
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Install the ignition switch electrical connector.

Fig 7: Installing Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
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Position the multi-function switch and install two retaining screws.

Fig 8: Installing Multi-Function Switch
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Connect all electrical connectors.
Attach the shift cable and bracket loop on the shift selector hook, and install the control selector cable bracket (7E364) to the actuator housing (column shift). Install the retaining screw.

Fig 9: Installing Control Selector Cable Bracket To Actuator Housing
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Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds and four retaining screws.

Fig 10: Installing Upper & Lower Steering Column Shrouds
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Install the tilt wheel handle.
Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
1. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER-FUNCTIONAL LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER-NON-FUNCTIONAL LOCK CYLINDER .
2. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .
3. Install the steering Wheel .
4. Install the driver air bag. For additional information, refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
5. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .