G6 L4-2.4L VIN B (2006)
7.
Continue to maintain light pressure on the tilt lever and tighten the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the torque prevailing nut until stamping surfaces are drawn together to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).
Important:
Do not bend the steering column energy absorbing straps located on the upper steering column mounting bracket during installation.
8.
Loosely install the upper steering column mounting bolts (1).
9.
Actuate the tilt lever to OPEN and CLOSED position several times while holding the tilt bracket in the proper alignment.
10.
Adjust the nut torque until the load on the tilt lever handle is approximately 55 N.m (41 lb ft) to fully close lever. Compare with a similar vehicle
to confirm proper tilt lever closing force.
Caution:
In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver,
perform the following:
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Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the
steering column.
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Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering
column collapse.
11.
Tighten the steering column fasteners in the following sequence:
Tighten
Tighten the lower steering column mounting thru bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
12.
Tighten the left side upper steering column mounting bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
13.
Tighten the right side upper steering column mounting bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
14.
Connect the VSES sensor harness at the steering column lower bearing.
15.
Connect the steering column electrical connectors to the steering column.
16.
Install the steering column knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
17.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
18.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
19.
Inspect the steering column components for correct operation.
