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J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Insert J 42640 into the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  3. Remove the Closeout Insulator Panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  4. Object Number: 425430  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the cable assembly (2) from the telescope drive motor assembly (1).

  6. Object Number: 425435  Size: SH
  7. Remove the connector clip (1) from the telescope drive motor assembly connector (2).
  8. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (4) from the telescope drive bracket (5).
  9. Remove the telescope drive motor assembly (2) from the telescope drive bracket (5).
  10. Remove the pan head tapping screw (3) from the telescope drive bracket (5).
  11. Remove the telescope drive bracket (5) from the jacket assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 425435  Size: SH
  1. Install the telescope drive bracket (5) to the jacket assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the pan head tapping screw (3) to the telescope drive bracket (5).
  4. Install the guide retainer bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  6. Install the telescope drive motor assembly (2) to the telescope drive bracket (5).
  7. Install the 2 pan head tapping screws (4) to the telescope drive bracket (5).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  9. Install the connector clip (1) to the telescope drive motor assembly connector (2).

  10. Object Number: 425430  Size: SH

    Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  11. Connect the cable assembly (2) to the telescope drive motor assembly connector (1).
  12. Install the Closeout Insulator Panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  14. Remove J 42640 from the bottom of the lower trim cover.