Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Bring the steering column into the installation position by engaging the mounting hooks -1- on the crossmember -2- -arrow-.

Equipment versions with anti-theft protection component:

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-- Bring the bolt -2- with the anti-theft protection component lower section -1- into the installation position.

-- Tighten the bolts. Refer to Figure.

-- Drive the anti-theft protection component upper section -3- flush into the lower section using a plastic mallet.

Continuation for all:

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driver side footwell vent. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the footwell cover on the driver side. Refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE .

-- Version with knee airbag: install the knee airbag. Refer to KNEE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

• Calibrate the Steering Angle Sensor -G85-. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor -G85- BASIC SETTING .

Equipment versions with a power adjustable steering column:

-- After replacing the steering column with Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866-, select the "Control Module, Replacing" program. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ENTRIES .

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.