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(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables at both
batteries.
(2) Remove cable cover (Fig. 6). Cable cover is
attached with 2 Phillips screws, 2 plastic retention
clips and 2 push tabs (Fig. 6). Remove 2 Phillips
screws and carefully pry out 2 retention clips. After
clip removal, push rearward on front tab, and
upward on lower tab for cover removal.
(3) Using finger pressure only, disconnect end of
speed control servo cable from throttle lever pin by
pulling forward on connector while holding lever
rearward (Fig. 7).DO NOT try to pull connector
off perpendicular to lever pin. Connector will
be broken.
(4) Using two small screwdrivers, pry throttle
cable connector socket from throttle lever ball (Fig.
7).Be very careful not to bend throttle lever
arm.
(5) Disconnect transmission control cable at lever
arm (if equipped). Refer to 21, Transmission.
(6) Squeeze pinch tabs on speed control cable (Fig.
7) and pull cable rearward to remove from cable
mounting bracket.
(7) Squeeze pinch tabs on throttle cable (Fig. 7)
and pull cable rearward to remove from cable mount-
ing bracket.
(8) If equipped with an automatic transmission,
refer to 21, Transmission for transmission control
cable removal procedures.
(9) Disconnect wiring harness clip (Fig. 8) at bot-
tom of bracket.
(10) Remove 6 mounting bolts (Fig. 8) and par-
tially remove APPS assembly from engine. After
assembly is partially removed, disconnect electrical
connector from bottom of sensor by pushing on con-
nector tab (Fig. 9).
(11) Remove APPS assembly from engine.
INSTALLATION
The APPS is serviced (replaced) as one assembly
including the lever, brackets and sensor. The APPS is
calibrated to its mounting bracket. The APPS assem-
bly is located at left-front of engine below plastic
cable/lever/linkage cover (Fig. 6).
(1) Snap electrical connector into bottom of sensor.
(2) Position APPS assembly to engine and install 6
bolts. Tighten bolts to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect wiring harness clip (Fig. 8) at bottom
of bracket.
(4) If equipped with an automatic transmission,
refer to Group 21, Transmission for transmission con-
trol cable installation procedures.
(5) Install speed control cable into mounting
bracket. Be sure pinch tabs (Fig. 7) have secured
cable.(6) Install throttle cable into mounting bracket. Be
sure pinch tabs (Fig. 7) have secured cable.
(7) Connect throttle cable at lever (snaps on).
(8) Connect speed control cable to lever by pushing
cable connector rearward onto lever pin while hold-
ing lever forward.
(9) Install cable cover.
(10) Connect both negative battery cables to both
batteries.
(11)ECM Calibration:Turn key to ON position.
Without starting engine, slowly press throttle pedal
to floor and then slowly release. This step must be
done (one time) to ensure accelerator pedal position
sensor calibration has been learned by ECM. If not
done, possible DTC's may be set.
(12) Use DRB scan tool to erase any DTC's from
ECM/PCM.
FUEL INJECTOR
DESCRIPTION
Six individual, high-pressure fuel injectors are
used. The injectors are vertically mounted (Fig. 10)
into a bored hole in the top of the cylinder head. This
bored hole is located between the intake/exhaust
valves.
Fig. 10 Fuel Injector Location
1 - CLAMP
2 - FUEL INJECTOR
3 - BORED HOLE
4 - SHIM
5 - BOLTS
BR/BEFUEL INJECTION - DIESEL 14 - 93
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

CAUTION: Refer to Cleaning Fuel System Parts.
(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables from
both batteries. Cover and isolate ends of cables.
Each fuel injector is connected to each high-pres-
sure fuel line with a steel connector tube (Fig. 19).
This steel connector is positioned into cylinder head
and sealed with an o-ring. The connectors are con-
nected to high-pressure fuel lines with fittings (Fig.
19).
(2) If injector at #1 or #2 cylinder is being
removed, intake manifold air heater assembly must
be removed. Refer to Intake Manifold Air Heater
Removal/Installation.
(3) If injector at #5 cylinder is being removed,
remove engine lifting bracket (2 bolts).
(4) Thoroughly clean area around injector and
injector high-pressure lines before removal.
(5) Remove necessary high-pressure fuel lines.
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/
FUEL LINES - REMOVAL).Do not bend any high-
pressure fuel line to gain access to fuel injector.
Cover or cap any open fuel connections.
(6) Remove valve cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) -
REMOVAL).
(7) Thread Special Tool 8324 (Fuel Injector Con-
nector Tube Remover) onto end of injector connector
tube (Fig. 20).
(8) Pull injector connector tube from cylinder head.
The injector connector tube must be removed
before attempting to remove fuel injector or
serious damage to fuel injector and tube will
result.
(9) Remove and discard old o-ring (Fig. 19) from
injector connector tube.
(10) Remove fuel injector hold down clamp bolt at
front end of clamp (Fig. 18).Do not loosen or
remove special (2 shouldered) bolt at rear end
of clamp.Remove injector clamp by sliding it from
shoulders on rear clamp bolt.
(11) Thread rod from Special Tool number 8318
(Fuel Injector Remover) into top of fuel injector (Fig.
21).
(12) Tighten nut on 8318 tool to pull (remove) fuel
injector from cylinder head.
(13) Remove and discard old o-ring from fuel injec-
tor.
(14) Remove and discard copper sealing washer
(shim) (Fig. 22) from bottom of injector.If copper
sealing washer has remained in cylinder head,
it must be removed.
Fig. 18 Fuel Injector Location
1 - CLAMP
2 - FUEL INJECTOR
3 - BORED HOLE
4 - SHIM
5 - BOLTS
Fig. 19 Fuel Injector Connections
1 - CONNECTOR
2 - O-RING
3 - FERRULE
4 - FITTING
5 - FUEL LINE
6 - INJECTOR
BR/BEFUEL INJECTION - DIESEL 14 - 97
FUEL INJECTOR (Continued)

(g) If any of these conditions occur, replace injec-
tor.
(2) Thoroughly clean fuel injector cylinder head
bore with special Cummins wire brush tool or equiv-
alent (Fig. 24). Blow out bore hole with compressed
air.
(3) The bottom of fuel injector is sealed to cylinder
head bore with a copper sealing washer (shim) of a
certain thickness. A new shim with correct thickness
must always be re-installed after removing injector.
Measure thickness of injector shim (Fig. 23).Shim
Thickness: 1.5 mm (.060º)
(4) Install new shim (washer) to bottom of injector
(Fig. 22). Apply light coating of clean engine oil to
washer. This will keep washer in place during instal-
lation.
(5) Install new o-ring to fuel injector. Apply small
amount of clean engine oil to o-ring.
(6) Note fuel inlet hole on side of fuel injector. This
hole must be positioned towards injector connector
tube. Position injector into cylinder head bore being
extremely careful not to allow injector tip to touch
sides of bore. Press fuel injector into cylinder head
with finger pressure only.Do not use any tools to
press fuel injector into position. Damage to
machined surfaces may result.
(7) Position fuel injector hold down clamp into
shouldered bolt while aligning slot in top of injector
into groove in bottom of clamp. Tighten opposite
clamp bolt (Fig. 18) to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Install new o-ring to fuel injector connector
tube. Apply small amount of clean engine oil to
o-ring.
(9) Press injector connector tube into cylinder head
with finger pressure only.Do not use any tools topress tube into position. Damage to machined
surfaces may result.
(10) Connect high-pressure fuel lines. Refer to
High-Pressure Fuel Lines Removal/Installation.The
fuel line fitting torque is very critical.If fitting
is under torqued, the mating surfaces will not seal
and a high-pressure fuel leak will result. If fitting is
over torqued, the connector and injector will deform
and also cause a high-pressure fuel leak. This leak
will be inside cylinder head and will not be visible
resulting in a possible fuel injector miss and low
power.
(11) Install valve cover. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) -
INSTALLATION).
(12) (If necessary) install intake manifold air
heater assembly. Refer to Intake Manifold Air Heater
Removal/Installation.
(13) (If necessary) install engine lifting bracket.
Tighten 2 bolts to 77 N´m (57 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Connect negative battery cables to both bat-
teries.
(15) Bleed air from high-pressure lines (Refer to 14
- FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
FUEL INJECTION PUMP
RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The fuel injection pump relay is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC). Refer to label
under PDC cover for relay location.
OPERATION
The Engine Control Module (ECM) energizes the
electric fuel injection pump through the fuel injection
pump relay. Battery voltage is applied to the fuel
injection pump relay at all times. When the key is
turned ON, the relay is energized when a 12±volt sig-
nal is provided by the ECM. When energized,
12±volts is supplied to the Fuel Pump Control Mod-
ule. The Fuel Pump Control Module is located on the
top of the fuel injection pump and is non-servicable.
FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
Two different fuel temperature sensors are used.
One of the sensors is located inside of the Bosch
VP44 fuel injection pump and is a non-serviceable
part. The other fuel temperature sensor is located in
the top of the fuel filter housing and is serviceable
(serviceable if replacing the fuel heater).
Fig. 24 Cleaning Cylinder Head Injector BoreÐ
TYPICAL BORE
1 - INJECTOR BORE
2 - WIRE BRUSH
BR/BEFUEL INJECTION - DIESEL 14 - 99
FUEL INJECTOR (Continued)

OPERATION
The sensor located in the Bosch VP44 fuel injection
pump is used to check fuel temperature within the
injection pump and to set a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) if a specific high fuel temperature has been
reached. If high temperature has been reached,
engine power will be de-rated by the Engine Control
Module (ECM).
The sensor located in the top of the fuel filter hous-
ing is used to control the fuel heater element. Refer
to Fuel Heater Description and Operation for addi-
tional information.
INTAKE AIR HEATER
DESCRIPTION
The intake manifold air heater element assembly
is located in the top of the intake manifold (Fig. 25).
OPERATION
The air heater elements are used to heat incoming
air to the intake manifold. This is done to help
engine starting and improve driveability with cool or
cold outside temperatures.
Electrical supply for the 2 air heater elements is
controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM)
through the 2 air heater relays. Refer to Intake Man-
ifold Air Heater Relays for more information.
Two heavy-duty cables connect the 2 air heater ele-
ments to the 2 air heater relays. Each of these cables will
supply approximately 95 amps at 12 volts to an individ-
ual heating element within the heater block assembly.
Refer to the Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures
manual for an electrical operation and complete
description of the intake heaters, including pre-heat
and post-heat cycles.
REMOVAL
The 2 intake manifold air heater elements are
attached to a metal block located at the top of the
intake manifold (Fig. 26). If servicing either of the
heater elements, the entire block/element assembly
must be replaced.
(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables at both
batteries.
(2) Disconnect clamp from rubber hose at air
intake housing.
(3) Disconnect rubber hose at air intake housing.
(4) Remove engine oil dipstick tube mounting bolt
(Fig. 28). Position dipstick tube to the side.
(5) Disconnect heater electrical cables at cable
mounting studs (Fig. 28).
(6) Disconnect ground cable bolt and ground cable
from housing (Fig. 27).
(7) Remove 4 housing bolts (Fig. 28).
(8) Remove air intake housing from top of heater
elements.
(9) Remove heater element assembly from intake
manifold.
(10) Clean old gasket material from air intake
housing and intake manifold.
(11) Clean old gasket material from both ends of
heater block (Fig. 26).
Fig. 25 Air Heater Elements Location
1 - AIR HEATER ELEMENTS
2 - LOWER GASKET
3 - BLOCK
4 - UPPER GASKET
Fig. 26 Intake Manifold Air Heater Element Location
1 - AIR HEATER ELEMENTS
2 - LOWER GASKET
3 - BLOCK
4 - UPPER GASKET
14 - 100 FUEL INJECTION - DIESELBR/BE
FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION
The 2 intake manifold air heater elements are
attached to a metal block located at the top of theintake manifold (Fig. 26). If servicing either of the
heater elements, the entire block/element assembly
must be replaced.
(1) Using 2 new gaskets, position element assem-
bly and air housing to intake manifold.
(2) Position ground cable (Fig. 27) to air housing.
(3) Install 4 housing bolts and tighten to 24 N´m
(18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect heater cables at cable mounting studs
(Fig. 28).Do not allow the cable eyelets to con-
tact any other metal source other than the
cable nuts/studs.
(5)
Install engine oil dipstick tube and mounting bolt.
(6) Connect rubber hose to air intake housing.
(7) Connect clamp to rubber hose at air intake
housing.
(8) Connect both negative battery cables at both
batteries.
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The 2 intake manifold air heater relays are located
in the engine compartment, attached to the left inner
fender below the left battery (Fig. 29).
Fig. 27 Air Intake Housing (Front View)
1 - GROUND CABLE BOLT
2 - INTAKE AIR HOUSING
3 - CABLE BRACKET HOUSING BOLTS (3)
4 - GROUND CABLE
Fig. 28 Air Intake Housing (Rear View)
1 - TUBE MOUNTING BOLT
2 - HOUSING BOLTS (2)
3 - INTAKE HEATER CABLE MOUNTING STUDS (2)
4 - DIPSTICK TUBEFig. 29 Intake Manifold Air Heater Relays Location
1 - BATTERY (LEFT SIDE)
2 - RELAY MOUNTING BOLTS (3)
3 - RELAY TRIGGER WIRES (4)
4 - INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAYS (2)
5 - RUBBER SHIELDS (4)
6 - CABLES TO BATTERY (+)
BR/BEFUEL INJECTION - DIESEL 14 - 101
INTAKE AIR HEATER (Continued)

OPERATION
The Engine Control Module (ECM) operates the 2
heating elements through the 2 intake manifold air
heater relays.
Refer to Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures for an
electrical operation and complete description of the
intake heaters, including pre-heat and post-heat
cycles.
REMOVAL
The relays are located in engine compartment,
bolted to left inner fender below left battery (Fig. 30).
The mounting bracket and both relays are replaced
as an assembly.
(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables at both
batteries.
(2) Disconnect four relay trigger wires at both
relays (Fig. 30). Note position of wiring before remov-
ing.
(3) Lift four rubber shields from all 4 cables (Fig.
30).
(4) Remove four nuts at cable connectors (Fig. 30).
Note position of wiring before removing.
(5) Remove three relay mounting bracket bolts
(Fig. 30) and remove relay assembly.
INSTALLATION
The relays are located in engine compartment,
bolted to left inner fender below left battery (Fig. 30).
(1) Install relay assembly to inner fender. Tighten
mounting bolts to 4.5 N´m (40 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Connect eight electrical connectors to relays.
(3) Connect battery cables to both batteries.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION - DIESEL
The intake manifold air temperature sensor is
installed into the rear of the intake manifold (Fig.
31) with the sensor element extending into the air
stream.
OPERATION - DIESEL
The IAT provides an input voltage to the Engine
Control Module (ECM) indicating intake manifold air
temperature. The input is used along with inputs
from other sensors for intake air heater element
operation, for engine protection, fuel timing and fuel
control. As the temperature of the air-fuel stream in
the manifold varies, the sensor resistance changes.
This results in a different input voltage to the ECM.
Fig. 30 Intake Manifold Air Heater Relays
1 - BATTERY (LEFT SIDE)
2 - RELAY MOUNTING BOLTS (3)
3 - RELAY TRIGGER WIRES (4)
4 - INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAYS (2)
5 - RUBBER SHIELDS (4)
6 - CABLES TO BATTERY (+)
Fig. 31 Intake Manifold Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
Location
1 - MANIFOLD AIR PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
2 - REAR OF CYLINDER HEAD
3 - IAT SENSOR
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
14 - 102 FUEL INJECTION - DIESELBR/BE
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY (Continued)

REMOVAL - DIESEL
The MAP sensor is located in the left/rear side of
the intake manifold (Fig. 34).The MAP sensor is located in the left/rear side of
the intake manifold (Fig. 34).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from MAP sen-
sor (Fig. 34).
(2) Remove MAP sensor from intake manifold (Fig.
35).
(3) Discard sensor o-ring (Fig. 35).
INSTALLATION
The MAP sensor is located in the left/rear side of
the intake manifold (Fig. 34).
(1) Clean sensor mounting hole (Fig. 35) of rust or
contaminants.
(2) Install new o-ring to sensor. Apply clean engine
oil to sensor o-ring and sensor threads.
(3) Install MAP sensor into intake manifold.
Tighten to 14 N´m (10 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect sensor electrical connector.
PTO SWITCH
OPERATION
This Engine Control Module (ECM) input is used
only on models equipped with aftermarket Power
Take Off (PTO) units.
The input is used to tell the ECM that the PTO
has been engaged. When engaged, the ECM will dis-
able certain OBD II functions until the PTO has been
turned off.
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables at both
batteries.
(2) From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Remove plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core
wire from upper end of pedal arm (Fig. 21). The plas-
tic cable retainer snaps into pedal arm.
(3) Remove cable core wire at pedal arm.
(4) From inside vehicle, pinch both sides of plastic
cable housing retainer tabs at dash panel (Fig. 21).
(5) Remove cable housing from dash panel and
pull cable into engine compartment.
(6) Remove cable cover (Fig. 36). Cable cover is
attached with 2 Phillips screws, 2 plastic retention
clips and 2 push tabs (Fig. 36). Remove 2 Phillips
screws and carefully pry out 2 retention clips. After
clip removal, push rearward on front tab, and
upward on lower tab for cover removal.
(7) Using 2 screwdrivers, pry cable connector
socket from throttle lever ball (Fig. 37).Be very
careful not to bend throttle lever arm.
Fig. 34 MAP Sensor Location
1 - MANIFOLD AIR PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
2 - REAR OF CYLINDER HEAD
3 - IAT SENSOR
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 35 MAP Sensor Removal/Installation
1 - SENSOR MOUNTING HOLES
2 - O-RING
3 - IAT SENSOR
4 - MAP SENSOR
5 - O-RING
14 - 104 FUEL INJECTION - DIESELBR/BE
MAP SENSOR (Continued)

(8) Squeeze 2 pinch tabs on sides of throttle cable
at mounting bracket (Fig. 37) and push cable rear-
ward out of bracket .
INSTALLATION
(1) Install cable through mounting hole on cable
mounting bracket (Fig. 37). Cable snaps into bracket.
Be sure 2 pinch tabs are secure.
(2) Using large pliers, connect cable end socket to
throttle lever ball (snaps on).
(3) Install remaining cable housing end into and
through dash panel opening (snaps into position).
The two plastic pinch tabs (Fig. 21) should lock cable
to dash panel.
(4) From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Install throttle cable core wire and plastic cableretainer into and through upper end of pedal arm
(the plastic retainer is snapped into pedal arm).
When installing plastic retainer to accelerator pedal
arm, note index tab on pedal arm (Fig. 21). Align
index slot on plastic cable retainer to this index tab.
(5) Connect negative battery cables to both batter-
ies.
(6) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
(7) Install cable/lever cover.
Fig. 36 Cable/Lever/Throttle Linkage Cover
1 - CABLE/LEVER/LINKAGE COVER
2 - PUSH UP LOWER TAB
3 - SCREWS/CLIPS (2)
4 - TAB PUSH HERE
Fig. 37 Throttle Cable at Throttle Lever
1 - PINCH (2) TABS
2 - CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - PINCH TABS (2)
4 - OFF
5 - THROTTLE CABLE
6 - THROTTLE LEVER
7 - THROTTLE LEVER PIN
8 - OFF
9 - CONNECTOR
10 - SPEED CONTROL CABLE
BR/BEFUEL INJECTION - DIESEL 14 - 105
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (Continued)

WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR
THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COAT-
INGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE
REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A
NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE
PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS
BOOKS.
CAUTION: Do not hammer on steering column shaft
or shift tube. This may cause the shaft/shift tube to
collapse or damage the bearing.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot pins
to disassemble the tilting mechanism. Do not
remove shaft lock plate, plate retainer, park lock
link or slider. This will damage the column (Fig. 2)
and (Fig. 3) .
REMOVAL
(1) Position the front wheels straight ahead.
(2) Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from
the battery.(3) Remove the airbag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the steering wheel with an appropriate
puller,(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/STEER-
ING WHEEL - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Ensure the puller bolts are fully engaged
into the steering wheel and not into the clock-
spring, before attempting to remove the wheel. Fail-
ure to do so may damage the steering wheel.
(5) Remove the shift link rod in the engine com-
partment (if equipped). Pry the rod out from the
grommet in the shift lever.
(6) Scribe or paint reference mark on the column
shaft-to-coupler. This will aid in column shaft instal-
lation alignment. Remove the steering column shaft-
to-coupler bolt (Fig. 4).
(7) Remove the steering column opening cover/
knee blocker, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the PRNDL cable on column shift vehi-
cles. Put the shift lever inParkposition. Pull the
cable and twist to remove from the position arm.
Push the tab up on bottom of the cable retainer, then
squeeze sides to remove retainer from the column
(Fig. 5).
(9) Remove the tilt lever (if equipped) from the col-
umn.
(10) Remove the upper and lower lock housing
shroud and remove the lower fixed shroud.
(11) Remove the turn signal multi-function switch
connector with a 7mm socket (Fig. 6).
(12) Loosen the upper Support Bracket nuts to
allow some slack. This will aid in removal of the
upper fixed shroud.
Fig. 2 Observe Cautions
1 - CAUTION: NEVER REMOVE IGNITION LOCKING LINK
2 - CAUTION: NEVER REMOVE PARK LOCK SLIDER
3 - CAUTION: NEVER REMOVE SHAFT LOCK PLATE
Fig. 3 Observe Cautions
1 - CAUTION: NEVER REMOVE SHAFT LOCK PLATE RETAINER
BR/BECOLUMN 19 - 7
COLUMN (Continued)

NOTE: A new grommet should be used when ever
the rod is disconnected from the lever.
(3) Remove the shipping lock pin if necessary.
(4) Install the column through the floor pan.
(5) Position the column bracket breakaway cap-
sules on the mounting studs. Install, butloose
assemblethe two upper bracket nuts.
(6) With the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position. Align steering column shaft to the coupler.
Install anewpinch bolt and tighten to 49 N´m (36
ft. lbs.).
(7) Clip the wiring harness on the steering column.
Connect the multi- function switch wiring and
tighten with 7mm socket.
(8) Install the upper fixed shroud.
(9) Be sure both breakaway capsules are fully
seated in the slots in the column support bracket.
Pull the column rearward then tighten upper bracket
nuts to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(10) Tighten the toe plate to floor pan attaching
nuts to 22.5 N´m (200 in. lbs.).
(11) Install the wiring connections to the column.
Install the lower fixed shroud.(12) Column shift vehicles, install the PRNDL
driver cable. Place shifter in Park position. If indica-
tor needs adjusting, turn thumb screw on cable
retainer to adjust cable.
(13) Install the lock housing shrouds. Install the
tilt lever (if equipped).
(14) Install the knee blocker and steering column
opening cover, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER -
INSTALLATION).
(15) Install steering wheel and tighten nut to 61
N´m (45 ft. lbs.), (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COL-
UMN/STEERING WHEEL - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install the airbag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
(17) Column shift vehicles, connect the shift link
rod to the transmission shift lever. Use multi-purpose
lubricant, or an equivalent product, to aid the instal-
lation.
(18) Install the battery ground (negative) cable.
(19) Verify operation of the automatic transmission
shift linkage and adjust as necessary, (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC -
44RE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS).
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Steering Wheel
Nut61 45 Ð
Steering Coupler
Bolt49 36 Ð
Steering Column
Upper Bracket12 Ð 105
Steering Column
Toe Plate23 Ð 200
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The key-in ignition switch is integral to the igni-
tion switch, which is mounted on the right side of the
steering column. It closes a path to ground for the
Central Timer Module (CTM) when the ignition key
is inserted in the ignition lock cylinder and thedriver door ajar switch is closed (driver door is open).
The key-in ignition switch opens the ground path
when the key is removed from the ignition lock cyl-
inder. The ground path is also opened when the
driver door ajar switch is open (driver door is closed).
The key-in ignition switch cannot be repaired and,
if faulty or damaged, the entire ignition switch must
be replaced,(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/IG-
NITION SWITCH - REMOVAL).
BR/BECOLUMN 19 - 9
COLUMN (Continued)