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(7) If vehicle is equipped with an automatic trans-
axle, install shifter/ignition interlock cable (Fig. 12)
in lock cylinder housing.
(8) If equipped, connect wiring connector to SKIM.
(9) Install wiring harness connectors on back of
ignition switch (Fig. 10).
(10) Install 2 wiring harness connectors to multi-
function switch (Fig. 10) (Fig. 11).
(11) Install 2 wiring harness connectors to clock-
spring (Fig. 9).
(12) Install upper and lower steering column
shrouds onto lock housing of steering column. Install
and securely tighten 2 upper to lower steering col-
umn shroud to lock housing attaching screws to 1.9
N·m (17 in. lbs.) (Fig. 7).
CAUTION: If any doubt is present as to whether
clockspring is properly centered, this clockspring
centering procedure MUST be performed prior to
installing steering wheel. If clockspring is not cen-
tered it may be overextended, causing clockspring
assembly to become inoperative. clockspring is
centered when yellow centering indicator is present
in centering window and arrow on label points at
Drive Pin.
(13) Center clockspring using following procedure.
(a) Depress plastic locking pin to disengage
clockspring locking mechanism.
(b) Keeping locking
rotate clockspring rotor in CLOCKWISE direction
to end of travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
(c) From end of clockwise travel, slowly rotate
rotor in COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction until
yellow appears in centering window of clockspring.
When yellow appears in centering window locking
pin on clockspring rotor will be in front of arrow on
clockspring label.
(d) Release plastic locking pin to engage clock-
spring locking mechanism.
CAUTION: Do not install steering wheel by driving it
onto shaft. Pull steering wheel down onto steering
column shaft using ONLY steering wheel retaining
bolt.
(14) Feed clockspring wiring leads through steer-
ing wheel. Position steering wheel on shaft of steer-
ing column, making sure master serration in wheel
hub and on steering column shaft line up.
(15) Install steering wheel to steering column
shaft with bolt and tighten until steering wheel is
fully installed on shaft. Tighten steering wheel
retaining bolt to a torque of 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(16) Turn key cylinder to unlock position.
(17) If equipped
switches, connect 4–way connector between clock-
mechanism disengaged,
with remote audio
spring and steering wheel wiring harness (Fig. 6).
Store connection behind tab in steering wheel hous-
ing.
(18) Connect horn switch wiring connector from
clockspring to airbag connector (Fig. 5).
(19) Install airbag electrical connectors to connec-
tors on rear of driver airbag (Fig. 5). B e s u re e le c -
tric a l c o n n e c to r fro m c lo c k s p rin g is s e c u re ly
la tc h e d in to a irba g c o n n e c to r.
CAUTION: The fasteners, screws, and bolts, origi-
nally used for airbag components are specifically
designed for airbag system. They must never be
replaced with any substitutes. Anytime a new fas-
tener is needed, replace only with correct fasteners
provided in service packages or fasteners listed in
parts book.
NOTE: Make sure steering wheel and airbag module
are in right-side-up position before installing airbag
module on steering wheel.
(20) Install airbag module on steering wheel.
Install only two original or correct replacement air-
bag module attaching bolts (Fig. 4). Tighten two air-
bag module attaching bolts to a torque of 9.6 N·m (85
in. lbs.).
(21) Connect speed control wiring leads to speed
control switches.
(22) Install speed control switches in steering
wheel (Fig. 3). Install screws attaching speed control
switches to steering wheel. Tighten screws to a
torque of 1.4 N·m (12 in. lbs.).
(23) Install lower instrument panel knee bolster
onto lower instrument panel. Install and securely
tighten knee bolster to instrument panel attaching
screws.
(24) Install mirror switch bezel.
(25) Install fuse panel cover on left end of instru-
ment panel.
(26) Install inboard switch bezel. Install mounting
screw.
(27) Install center bezel surrounding radio and cli-
mate control panel from top cover of instrument
panel.
(28) Install silencer panel below steering column
knee bolster.
CAUTION: When reconnecting battery on a vehicle
that has had air bag module removed, ensure no
occupants are in vehicle and following procedure is
used.
(29) Reconnect negative cable to battery using
steps listed below.
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