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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Seville 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Steering Column Replacement

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Wheel Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 333146 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  2. Install J 42640 in the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain correct steering orientation.
  3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel Gauges and Console.

    4. Object Number: 394543 Size: SH
  4. Remove the upper pinch bolt (2).

    5. Object Number: 293260 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the steering column body connector (1).

    6. Object Number: 141935 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the SIR wire connector.
  7. Remove 2 nuts at the base of the steering column.

    8. Important: Stabilize the studs in order to remove the nuts securing the steering column to the instrument panel.

  8. Support the steering column.

    9. Object Number: 800069 Size: SH
  9. Position a 13-mm crowfoot wrench onto one of the nuts which secures the steering column to the I/P.
  10. While holding the stud in position with a #7 inverted TORX® socket, remove the nut.
  11. Repeat the above steps for each nut.
  12. Remove the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 141933 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the 2 nuts (1) securing the steering column to the instrument panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 141935 Size: SH
  3. Install the 2 nuts to the lower steering column.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 293260 Size: SH
  4. Connect the SIR wiring.
  5. Connect the steering column to the body connector.

    6. Object Number: 394543 Size: SH
  6. Install the upper pinch bolt (2).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  7. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel Gauges and Console.

    8. Object Number: 333146 Size: SH
  8. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraints.