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Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture


    Object Number: 324906  Size: SH
  1. Install the electrical BTSI actuator.
  2. Put the steering column in the neutral position.

  3. Object Number: 324912  Size: SH
  4. Adjust the electrical BTSI actuator.
  5. 3.1. Pull the tab (1) out on the block side (2) of the electrical BTSI actuator.
    3.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    3.3. Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
  6. Inspect the electrical BTSI actuator.
  7. 4.1. The electrical BTSI actuator must lock the gear shift lever when it is put into the park position.
    4.2. When the column is installed in the vehicle you will not be able to shift the gear shift lever out of the park position without pressing on the brake pedal. The solenoid will be energized.
    4.3. Readjust if needed.

    Object Number: 360562  Size: SH
  8. Take the column out from J 41352 .