Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
Reassemble Vehicle
1.
Install the upper steering column cover.
2.
Insert the ignition lock cylinder through the upper shroud.
3.
Install the ignition lock cylinder to the lock module by doing the following:
3.1.
Align the positioning slot and locking tab slot on the lock module assembly to the positioning tab and locking tab on the ignition lock
cylinder.
3.2.
Push the ignition lock cylinder into the lock module assembly until the locking tab locks against the lock module.
4.
Install the upper steering column cover screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
Important:
The shift lever seal must be seated in the covers.
5.
Install the lower steering column trim cover to the upper steering column trim cover.
5.1.
Match the tab slots on the lower steering column trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper steering column trim cover.
5.2.
Tilt the lower steering column trim cover up.
5.3.
Slide the lower steering column trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
6.
Install the lower steering column cover screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
7.
Install the tilt lever.
8.
Install the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
9.
Install the steering wheel retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the steering wheel retaining nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
10.
Install the horn plunger to the steering column.
11.
Position the SIR module near the steering wheel.
12.
Connect the SIR electrical connector.
13.
Connect the CPA retainer to the SIR connector.
14.
Connect the SIR lead wire to the clip on the steering wheel.
15.
Connect the SIR lead wire to the clip on the inflator module.
Important:
Verify that the wiring is not exposed or trapped between the inflatable restraint steering wheel module and the steering wheel.
16.
Press the inflator module into the steering wheel firmly enough that the module engages and latches the notched pins in the leaf springs.
17.
Rotate the steering wheel back into the straight position.
