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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Alero Export 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Column Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the SIR coil from the steering column and set aside. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement

    5. Object Number: 442014 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the multifunction switch (1).
  6. Remove the driver's insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

    7. Object Number: 748880 Size: SH
  7. Remove the upper thru bolt (3) from the intermediate shaft (4).

    8. Object Number: 442154 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 screws (2) and the lap air duct (1) from the instrument panel.

    9. Object Number: 442160 Size: SH
  9. Remove the steering column lower mounting bolts (3).
  10. Remove the steering column upper mounting bolts (1).
  11. Remove the steering column (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 442014 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column (2) in the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the steering column upper mounting bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

  3. Install the steering column lower mounting nuts (3).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).


    Object Number: 442154 Size: SH
  4. Install the lap air duct (1) and screws (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 748880 Size: SH
  5. Install the upper thru bolt (3) to the intermediate shaft (4).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

  6. Install the driver's insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

    7. Object Number: 442014 Size: SH
  7. Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the multifunction switch (1).
  8. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.