Tools Required

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

1. Ensure the lever is in the center or the OFF position.

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
4. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
5. Remove the horn switch. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .
6. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .



7. Remove the steering wheel nut.
8. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .



9. Remove the knee bolster and the deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
10. Loosen the steering column bracket nuts.
11. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the lower column cover.
12. Tilt the cover down. Slide the cover back in order to disengage the locking tabs.
13. Remove the lower column cover.
14. Remove the TORX® head screw from the upper column cover.
15. Remove the upper column cover.
16. Remove the 2 wire harness straps from the steering column wire harness.
17. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer from the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI).
18. Disconnect the steering column bulkhead connector from the vehicle wire harness.
19. Disconnect the gray and the black connectors of the switch from the column bulkhead connector.
20. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the switch.
21. Remove the multifunction turn signal/hazard switch.

1. Install the multifunction turn signal/hazard switch.

•	Use a small blade screwdriver in order to compress the electrical contact.

•	Move the multifunction switch into the position.

•	Ensure the electrical contact rests on the canceling cam assembly.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the 2 TORX® head screws on the switch.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

3. Install the connectors of the switch to the column bulkhead connector.
4. Install the steering column bulkhead connector to the vehicle wire harness.
5. Install the connector and the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer to the BTSI.
6. Install the 2 wire straps on the steering column wire harness.
7. Install the upper column cover.
8. Install the steering column bracket nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

9. Install the knee bolster and the deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
10. Install the TORX® head screw to the upper column cover.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (15 lb in).

11. Install the lower column cover.
12. Install the 2 TORX® head screws to the lower column cover.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (25 lb in).

13. Ensure the lever is in the center or the OFF position.



14. Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
15. Install the steering wheel nut.

Tighten
Tighten the steering wheel nut to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).

16. Install the horn switch. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .
17. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
18. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
19. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
20. Connect the negative battery cable. Perform the Idle Learn Procedure for 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only. Refer to PCM Idle Learn Procedure in Engine Controls-4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.