Align and install column (1) into the steering coupler .

Install column harness (1) and connect harness to switches .Reroute the shifter interlock cable through the tie straps.

Install the column (1) onto the mounting studs (2) .Install the two mounting nuts and the two mounting bolts all finger tight.Lower nuts must be installed and tightened first then the upper nuts in order to prevent damage to the capsules.Tighten the lower mounting nuts to 17 N·m (150 in. lbs.).Tighten the upper mounting nuts to 17 N·m (150 in. lbs.).

Install the steering column coupler bolt and tighten to 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.).Reconnect the shifter interlock cable.Center the clock spring (3) (if necessary) and install it on the column (4) , (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - INSTALLATION).

Snap together the column shrouds (1&2) and install the mounting screws .

Install the steering column opening cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).Do not reuse the old steering wheel bolt (a new bolt must be used)Be certain that the steering wheel mounting bolt is tightened to the proper torque specification to ensure proper clockspring operation.Install the steering wheel and tighten bolt to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL - INSTALLATION).If equipped with cruise control, connect clock spring harness to cruise switch harness on the steering wheel.Install the airbag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).Install the negative battery terminal.