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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1998SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRIGNITION MODULE ASSEMBLY - NO KEY AVAILABLE - INSTALLATION
1998 Saturn SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7
Ignition Module Assembly - No Key Available - Installation
1998 Saturn SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION Ignition Module Assembly - No Key Available - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Use new shear bolts to install ignition module assembly on steering column. Torque shear bolts until heads break off.
2. Install steering column upper and lower bolts, but do not tighten.
3. Connect [1][2]intermediate shaft, install bolt.
Torque: 47 Nm (34 lb ft)
4. Torque lower steering column support bracket bolts and nuts.
Torque: 25 Nm (19 lb ft)
5. Torque upper steering column support bracket bolts.
Torque: 35 Nm (26 lb ft)
6. Install harness clamps on steering column.
7. On vehicles with automatic transmissions, connect park lock cable to ignition module.
8. Install lever control switch by fitting into bottom locating holes on ignition module.
9. Connect connectors to lever control switch. Install connector position assurance (CPA) devices.
10. Connect ignition switch electrical connector at right steering column support bracket bolt.
11. Pull hood release handle forward. Feed cable under hood release handle and slide pin in. Connect cable to filler panel.
12. Install steering column filler panel and DLC.
13. Install and torque screws.
Torque: 3 Nm (26 lb in)
14. Install SIR coil assembly.
15. Enable SIR system.
1. Use new shear bolts to install ignition module assembly on steering column. Torque shear bolts until heads break off.
2. Install steering column upper and lower bolts, but do not tighten.
3. Connect [1][2]intermediate shaft, install bolt.
Torque: 47 Nm (34 lb ft)
4. Torque lower steering column support bracket bolts and nuts.
Torque: 25 Nm (19 lb ft)
5. Torque upper steering column support bracket bolts.
Torque: 35 Nm (26 lb ft)
6. Install harness clamps on steering column.
7. On vehicles with automatic transmissions, connect park lock cable to ignition module.
8. Install lever control switch by fitting into bottom locating holes on ignition module.
9. Connect connectors to lever control switch. Install connector position assurance (CPA) devices.
10. Connect ignition switch electrical connector at right steering column support bracket bolt.
11. Pull hood release handle forward. Feed cable under hood release handle and slide pin in. Connect cable to filler panel.
12. Install steering column filler panel and DLC.
13. Install and torque screws.
Torque: 3 Nm (26 lb in)
14. Install SIR coil assembly.
15. Enable SIR system.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.