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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2006TERRAZA CXL, 3.5 L, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTIGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCKSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWD

Installation Procedure

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWDSECTION Installation Procedure

Install the upper trim cover to the steering column.
Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the upper trim cover screws to the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

Fig 1: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers

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Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
Tilt the lower trim cover up and slide the lower trim cover until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Steering Column Trim Cover Screws

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Install the screws (1) to the lower trim cover (2).
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Tilt Lever Close Out Plate

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Install the tilt lever close out plate.
Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.