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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 676 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
      Fig 1: Installing Upper Trim Cover & Screws
      G01490116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower trim cover (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Trim Cover Protector Onto Lower Trim Cover
    G01490117Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
  5. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
  6. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
  7. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
    Fig 3: Tilting Lower Trim Cover Up
    G01490118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
      Fig 4: Installing Pan Head Tapping Screws Into Lower Trim Cover
      G01490119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering column and J 41352  from the vise.
  10. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement  .
  11. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement  .
  12. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement  .
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column & Holding Fixture From Vise
    G01490120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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