attaching the speed control switches to the steering
wheel to 1.5 N·m (13 in. lbs.).
(27) Install the diagnostic connector on the rein-
forcement (Fig. 8).
(28) Install the reinforcement on the instrument
panel (Fig. 7). Install the 4 bolts mounting the rein-
forcement to the instrument panel.
(29) Install the parking brake release cable on the
parking brake release handle in the lower instru-
ment panel cover (Fig. 6).
(30) Install the wiring harness connector on the
trunk release switch in the lower instrument panel
cover (Fig. 5).
(31) Install the lower instrument panel cover.
(32) Install the 2 screws behind the fuse panel
cover attaching the lower instrument panel cover to
the instrument panel (Fig. 4).
(33) Install the fuse panel cover on the left end of
the instrument panel (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: When reconnecting the battery terminals
on a vehicle that has had the airbag module
removed, ensure that no occupants are in the vehi-
cle, then perform the following procedure.
(34) Using the following procedure, reconnect the
remote ground cable on the shock tower ground stud.
• Connect DRB scan tool to diagnostic connector
below the column.
• Turn ignition key to ON position. Exit vehicle
with the DRB scan tool. Install the latest version of
the proper diagnostic cartridge into the DRB scan
tool.
• Ensuring that there are no occupants in the
vehicle, connect negative cable to negative post of the
battery.
• Using the DRB scan tool read and record active
fault codes. Also read and record any stored fault
codes. Refer to the Body Diagnostic Test Manual if
any faults are found.
• Erase stored faults if there are no active fault
codes. If problems remain, fault codes will not erase.
• From the passenger side of the vehicle, turn
ignition key to OFF and then ON observing instru-
ment cluster airbag lamp. It should go on for six to
eight seconds, then go out. This will indicate that the
airbag system is functioning normally.
• If airbag warning lamp fails to light, blinks on
and off or goes on and stays on, there is an airbag
system malfunction. Refer to the Body Diagnostic
Test Manual to diagnose the system malfunction.
(35) Test the operation of the horn, lights and any
other functions that are steering column operated. If
applicable, reset the radio and the clock.
(36) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation
of the steering system and the speed control system.
STEERING COLUMN GEAR SHIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The steering column assembly does not
require removal from the vehicle to allow replace-
ment of the shift lever assembly.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the fuse panel cover from the left end
of the instrument panel (Fig. 33).
(2) Remove the 2 screws behind the fuse panel
cover attaching the lower instrument panel cover to
the instrument panel (Fig. 34).
Fig. 33 Fuse Panel Cover
1 – FUSE PANEL COVER
2 – INSTRUMENT PANEL
Fig. 34 Lower Instrument Panel Cover Mounting
Screws
1 – MOUNTING SCREWS
2 – INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET
3 – LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
LH STEERING 19 - 57
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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