Removal And Installation: Column: Installation

Vehicles with console shift 

1. Position the steering column and connect the shift lock actuator.
   Fig 1: Connecting Shift Interlock Actuator

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   Vehicles with column shift 

2. Position the steering column and connect the shift cable.
   Fig 2: Connecting Shift Cable

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3. Connect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.
   Fig 3: Connecting Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector

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   All Vehicles 

4. Position the steering column and install the four nuts.
   Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Nuts

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5. Connect the steering column coupling and install the bolt.
   Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Shaft Bolt

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6. Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.
   Fig 6: Connecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector

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7. Attach the wiring routing pin to the steering column.
   Fig 7: Attaching Wiring Routing Pin To Steering Column

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8. Position the wiring.
   1. Connect the electrical connector.
   2. Attach the wiring routing pin to the steering column.
   Fig 8: Connecting Electrical Connectors

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9. Connect the electrical connectors.
   Fig 9: Connecting Multi-Function Switch Connectors

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10. Position the multi-function switch and install the screws.
    Fig 10: Installing Multi-Function Switch

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11. Install the reinforcement.
    1. Position the reinforcement and install the bolts.
    2. Position the data link connector and install the bolts.
    Fig 11: Installing Reinforcement.

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12. Install the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING .
13. If equipped with a column shift, reposition the shift indicator tube.
    1. Reposition the shift indicator tube and install the screw.
    2. Attach the shift indicator cable.
    Fig 12: Installing Shift Indicator Tube

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14. Install the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.
    Fig 13: Installing Key-In-Ignition Warning Indicator Switch

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15. Install the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transmitter.
    1. Position the PATS transmitter to the steering column.
    2. Install the PATS transmitter retaining screw.
    Fig 14: Installing PATS Transmitter

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16. Install the tilt wheel handle and shank.
    Fig 15: Installing Tilt Wheel Handle & Shank

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17. If using the same clockspring, remove the tape.
    Fig 16: Removing Tape

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WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the reactivation procedure.
18. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to REACTIVATION .